Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jan 10, 2024
The Cubs have signed Shōta Imanaga
Sh\u014dta Imanaga pitches for Japan during the WBC championship game last MarchThe Cubs were the last team to add a major leaguer to their 40-man roster this offseason with the waiver claim of catcher Brian Serven from the Rockies.
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The Cubs have added a pitcher:
The Chicago Cubs have reached a tentative deal with Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga. He will undergo a physical in Chicago on Thursday before the deal becomes official.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 9, 2024 If you’re not a fan of Bob Nightengale, here’s another national writer with the same info:
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