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Cubs fall to Padres in Wild Card Series; focus on re-signing Imanaga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:29 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Cubs fall to Padres in Wild Card Series; focus on re-signing Imanaga

Summary

The Chicago Cubs lost to the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. Despite dealing with numerous injuries throughout the season, the Cubs' early postseason exit was disappointing. Pitching depth is a primary concern for the Cubs moving forward. They are expected to prioritize re-signing Shota Imanaga, who recorded a 3.77 ERA in 2026 across 32 starts. Imanaga has been a reliable starting pitcher and is integral to the team's future plans as they look to strengthen their rotation for next season.

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Status Watch

•Cubs eliminated by Padres in Wild Card Series.
•Shota Imanaga posted a 3.77 ERA in 2026.
•No other Cubs starter made more than 22 appearances.
•Cubs must address pitching depth in offseason.

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1:29 AMYahoo Sports — 1 free agent Cubs must re-sign after losing in postseason to Padres

What they're saying

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The Chicago Cubs were defeated in the National League Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres. Chicago’s season was impressive considering all of the injuries they dealt with, but the early postseason exit was still a disappointment. Pitching depth will be of the utmost importance moving forward after their pitching injury-plagued campaign, which […] The post 1 free agent Cubs must re-sign after losing in postseason to Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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