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Shōta Imanaga Set to Return Next Week Against Cardinals

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Shu014dta Imanaga hasn’t pitched since May 4th, having been on the Injured List with a hamstring injury. He made his final rehab start on Friday night, putting up fantastic results that signal his imminent return to the big leagues.

Shota Imanaga during Friday's rehab start ud83dudc4f

4.1 IP | 8 K | 0 ER | 72 pitches pic.twitter.com/5aGiFPaT2Z

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With Imanaga almost back, the rotation will have to be moved around. If someone is moved to the bullpen, there’s a good chance it’s either Ben Brown or Colin Rea.