Tigers show interest in free agent Shōta Imanaga from Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Detroit Tigers are exploring options to enhance their starting rotation and are reportedly interested in former Chicago Cubs pitcher Shōta Imanaga. Imanaga, who officially became a free agent on October 29 after three seasons with the Cubs, has a solid performance history, including an All-Star selection in 2024. He finished the 2026 season with an 11-10 record, a 3.77 ERA, and 174 strikeouts in 32 starts. Detroit is one of several teams evaluating potential starting pitching options as the 2027 season approaches.
- •Shōta Imanaga earned an All-Star selection in 2024.
- •Imanaga had an 11-10 record with a 3.77 ERA in 2026.
- •Imanaga surrendered a career-high 35 home runs in the 2026 season.
- •The Tigers are assessing multiple free-agent starting pitchers.
- •Imanaga became a free agent on October 29, 2026.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Former Cubs All-Star linked to Tigers in MLB free agency
"The former All-Star could help any number of teams looking for a top of the rotation starter.
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