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Tigers show interest in pitcher Shota Imanaga
The Detroit Tigers are showing interest in Shota Imanaga, a left-handed pitcher who has played for the Chicago Cubs.
Imanaga is a former Cubs All-Star.
The Tigers could seek to upgrade their starting rotation, the group of pitchers who begin games.
The available information does not say whether Detroit has made an offer or how serious its interest is.
It also does not say whether Imanaga will leave the Cubs.
No next step has been announced.
The Detroit Tigers are showing interest in left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga, according to a report cited by Yahoo Sports.
Sporting News says the Tigers could look to upgrade their rotation.
Imanaga was identified as a Chicago Cubs pitcher in a photo caption.
The articles do not provide details about any offer or discussions.
- Who
- The Detroit Tigers and pitcher Shota Imanaga.
- What
- The Tigers are reportedly showing interest in Imanaga.
- When
- November 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The Tigers could look to upgrade their rotation.
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- Pitcher
- Shota Imanaga
- Position
- Left-handed pitcher
- Team named in photo caption
- Chicago Cubs
- Report date
- November 13, 2026
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The Tigers are showing interest in LHP Shōta Imanaga, among other free-agent starting pitchers. @MLBNetwork