Shota Imanaga projection

Shota Imanaga (LHP, CHC) projects to strike out 23.3% of batters, walk or hit 6.0% and allow home runs to 4.20%, working about 5.3 innings per start.

2026 season: 12 starts, 173.3 innings, 171 strikeouts, 44 walks + HBP, 34 home runs.

2025 Statcast: xwOBA allowed 0.313, CSW 25.551%.