Shota Imanaga is officially on the market, and he stands out as one of the most compelling rotation targets available. For a Blue Jays team that likely just boosted its reputation among free agents, the fit makes a lot of sense. After the Chicago Cubs rejected an option to extend the left-hander’s contract to 2028, he rejected a $15 million player option for next season in turn, triggering his ability to become a free agent.
Although the 32-year-old has only been in the league for two years, he’s been able to show that he can compete with the best of them, despite his regression this year.