Contract Decisions

The Chicago Cubs declined a three-year option on left-hander Shota Imanaga's contract on Tuesday, prompting the 32-year-old pitcher to decline his one-year player option and enter free agency. Imanaga, who signed a four-year, $53 million deal before the 2024 season, posted a 3.73 ERA in 2025 amid struggles with home runs and a hamstring injury. The Cubs may still extend a qualifying offer worth $22.025 million by Thursday.