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Cubs Tap Shōta Imanaga to Start NLDS Game 2 vs. Brewers

Chicago turns to the left-hander for a chance to even the series on the road.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks through the dugout after the conclusion of the top of the third inning of Game 2 of the NL wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Imanaga will start Monday night’s Game 2 in Milwaukee.
  • Chicago trails the best-of-five 0-1 after a 9-3 Game 1 loss in which Milwaukee scored all its runs in the first two innings.
  • Against the Brewers this season, the left-hander logged three starts with a 3.57 ERA, a 0.849 WHIP and a 1-2 record over 17.2 innings.
  • Imanaga’s recent trend includes 31 home runs allowed in 144.2 innings, with 15 coming over his last nine starts.
  • A Bleed Cubbie Blue poll showed 75% of readers preferred Colin Rea, and the site suggested he could be available for long relief after a light outing last week.