Astros pursue Cubs' Shota Imanaga as free agency nears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Houston Astros are reportedly interested in signing Shota Imanaga, who has a 3.45 ERA from the Chicago Cubs. After an 81-81 finish, Houston is looking to strengthen its pitching rotation amid a management transition. Imanaga had a standout 2024 rookie season but struggled with walks and home runs in subsequent years. The projected contract for Imanaga is three years at $69 million. Other teams vying for Imanaga include the Cubs and the San Francisco Giants.
- •Astros finished 81-81, winning AL West despite pitching struggles.
- •Shota Imanaga's best season was a 2.91 ERA as a rookie in 2024.
- •Astros currently have no general manager or manager following recent departures.
- •Projected contract for Imanaga is three years, $69 million.
- •Other interested teams include the Cubs and the Giants.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Astros linked to Cubs' 3.45 ERA All-Star in free agency
"The Astros could use another frontline starter.
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