CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga while the left-hander recovers from his first hamstring injury.
Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a mild strained left hamstring. He is planning to keep his arm loose by playing catch while he gives his leg time to recover.
“Talking to the doctor he even mentioned that it was good that it wasn't like a shoulder or an elbow injury,” Imanaga said Tuesday through a translator. “So just kind of thinking positively there. With it being a lower-body injury, continue to throw.