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Shota Imanaga to Rejoin Cubs’ Rotation Next Week in St. Louis

A 4 1/3-inning, two-hit rehab outing positions the Cubs to reinforce their rotation to protect a commanding NL Central lead.

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Overview

  • Shota Imanaga will rejoin the Chicago Cubs early next week in St. Louis after tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings with Triple-A Iowa on June 20.
  • Manager Craig Counsell confirmed the 31-year-old lefty will make his next start with the big-league club, though his spot in the rotation has yet to be determined.
  • Options to make room for Imanaga include moving Colin Rea back to the bullpen, optioning Cade Horton to the minors or removing Ben Brown from the rotation.
  • Chicago recalled right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A Iowa and designated left-hander Génesis Cabrera for assignment to accommodate Imanaga’s return.
  • The Cubs lead the NL Central by 4 1/2 games and view Imanaga’s comeback as crucial support after season-ending elbow surgery sidelined Justin Steele and a bruised shoulder forced Matthew Boyd from his start.