Overview

• Imanaga struck out five in 2 1/3 innings during his Cactus League debut against the Dodgers, including a notable strikeout of Freddie Freeman.
• The left-hander allowed a three-run homer to Andy Pages but viewed the outing as a valuable learning experience.
• Cubs management and Imanaga are focused on adjustments and not overly concerned with spring training results.
• Imanaga's fastball, which has shown elite traits, and his six-pitch arsenal are key areas of focus for his transition to MLB.
• Despite the home run, the Cubs are optimistic about Imanaga's potential to be a significant contributor to their rotation.