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Shota Imanaga bounces back in loanDepot park

Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

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Shota Imanga threw six innings of one-run baseball against the Marlins on Friday night in a win.

He allowed just three hits and didn’t walk anybody, the Cubs pulled him after a leadoff single in the seventh. The splitter was working for him tonight, as he got a career-high 17 whiffs with it. It’s largely just a game of if Imanaga’s stuff will get hit over the fence, and the Marlins didn’t manage to do so. Over his five August starts, Imanaga allowed 10 homers and had a 5.96 ERA. This is more like it. Too bad he can’t pitch in cavernous loanDepot park every day. Instead, he’ll pitch against the Brewers next week in a dicey matchup.

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Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

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Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of two-run ball in a win over the Pirates on Friday.

Imanaga is back to even at 10-10 after allowing five hits, walking two and striking out four today. Bryan Reynolds homered off him in the sixth. Imanaga’s one start next week will come at home against the Braves, making him a middling play in mixed leagues.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga was tagged for six runs in five innings by the Reds on Sunday night.

Imanaga followed up three scoreless innings by giving up a three-run homer to Héctor Rodríguez in the fourth. He then allowed two more homers with his velocity having diminished in the fifth. Imanaga, now 8-10 with a 4.01 ERA on the season, just isn’t at his best right now, and the Cubs could give him some extra rest with rosters expanding. As is, he’s due to face the Marlins on Saturday.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga went just two innings while allowing two runs — one earned — in a no-decision versus the Mariners.

Imanaga labored over his two innings, needing a whopping 72 pitches to get his six outs. The southpaw gave up a leadoff homer to Randy Arozarena, and then an error by Carson Kelly in the second allowed the second run to cross. It’s the second time in three starts that Imanaga has scuffled, with a 10-strikeout effort against the White Sox sandwiched between. Imanaga will get the chance to rebound against the Reds on Saturday.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga yielded three runs and struck out 10 over six innings Monday against the White Sox.

Imanaga allowed just two hits, but the second was a three-run homer from Randal Grichuk that followed a walk and Miguel Vargas’s single in the fourth. He did go on to reach double figures in strikeouts for the third time this season. He ranks 20th in the majors with his 140 strikeouts, and he’s 15th among ERA qualifiers with a 1.09 WHIP.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings, but didn’t factor into the decision Tuesday against the Nationals.

Imanaga couldn’t keep the ball in the park, as he allowed three homers before being pulled with two outs in the fifth inning. The 32-year-old has been dominant since the start of July, and this was his first outing where he allowed more than three runs since June 24. These things happen, and Imanaga is a good bounceback candidate for Sunday’s scheduled start against the Cardinals.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga struck out six while allowing one run over five innings Wednesday in a win over the Dodgers.

The run came on Shohei Ohtani’s homer to lead off the first. Imanaga allowed seven more hits afterwards, but they were all singles, and he didn’t walk anyone. He has a 1.21 ERA in his last five starts, though two of those produced losses anyway. He’ll face the Nationals next week.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga threw 6 2/3 innings against the Yankees on Friday, allowing two solo homers in a loss.

Imananga allowed just two other hits besides the dingers and walked none. He’s managed a 2.41 ERA in 41 innings over his last seven starts after a brief swoon in late May and early June. He allowed only four hard-hit balls, but when two of them go over the fence and your team gives you zero runs of support, it’s unideal. Imananga will draw the Dodgers next week in a start that feels a little scary.
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CHC Starting Pitcher #72

Javier Assad has been moved up to start Thursday’s series finale against the Cardinals.

It was supposed to be Shota Imanaga taking the ball, but that’s no longer happening. It’s possible he’s dealing with an injury or the Cubs want to give him some extra rest. It seems likely they wanted to have him face a lefty-heavy Yankees lineup on Friday evening instead. Fantasy managers should check back in case there are any unexpected developments in the next few days.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga tossed six scoreless innings and got the win in the Cubs’ 11-0 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.

Imanaga gave up four hits, walked one and struck out four. He improved to 7-8 with the win. Imanaga has a scoreless streak of 13 innings over his last two starts. The 32-year-old left-hander has lowered his ERA to 3.72 in the process. Imanaga is lined up to face the Cardinals on the road next week.
Shota Imanaga

CHC Starting Pitcher #18

Shota Imanaga didn’t give up a run in his seven innings of work to lead the Cubs to a 10-1 rout of the Twins on Sunday.

Imanaga didn’t have to be at his best with Zebby Matthews giving up a couple handfuls of runs, but he certainly was close to it. The southpaw scattered six hits and a walk, and he was able to strike out four. He generated nine swings-and-misses, and just seven balls hit off Imanaga registered as hard contact. Imanaga will take a 3.91 ERA into a scheduled start Saturday against the Pirates.

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Leo Bernal

STL Catcher #13
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Leo Bernal went 1-for-5 with a solo home run against the White Sox on Saturday.

Bernal’s home run was his third. He hit a solo shot off White Sox reliever Grant Taylor in the eighth inning, which put the Cardinals up 5-4. Bernal has hit two home runs in his last three games. He’s hitting .313 with a .923 OPS and 13 RBI in the first 45 at-bats of his MLB career. Bernal is worth considering in all two-catcher formats.
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Riley O'Brien

STL Relief Pitcher #61
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Riley O’Brien allowed two runs, blew the save and took the loss against the White Sox on Saturday.

O’Brien came on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. He walked Kyle Teel to start the inning before striking out the next two batters. Then Randal Grichuk hit a two-run home run that turned out to be the game-winner. O’Brien has blown eight saves this year, including three in his last five appearances. He has a 4.20 ERA this year.
- Nick Shlain

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Cooper Hjerpe

STL Starting Pitcher #56
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Cooper Hjerpe allowed four runs and got a no-decision against the White Sox on Saturday.

Hjerpe appeared in only two innings and showed little command of the strike zone with four walks. The lack of control was his undoing as the walks led to one run in the fourth inning and three more in the fifth inning. Hjerpe threw 52 pitches and only 25 for strikes. He should continue to follow Kyle Leahy as a bulk pitcher. Hjerpe is lined up to face the Nationals at home next week.
- Nick Shlain

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Luis Castillo

CWS Starting Pitcher #58
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Luis Castillo allowed three runs in 2 2/3 innings and got a no-decision in the White Sox’ 6-5 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Castillo gave up four hits, walked three and struck out two. He came in as the bulk pitcher, but lasted less than three innings. Castillo has a 10.00 ERA over his last five appearances. He has a 5.67 ERA this season. He’s lined up to face the Tigers at home next week.
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Eugenio Suárez

CIN Designated Hitter #28
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Eugenio Suárez went 3-for-4 with a walk, three runs scored, a solo home run and two RBI against the Brewers on Saturday.

Suárez’ home run was his 23rd of the season. He hit a solo shot off Shane Drohan in the second inning. Suárez has hit four home runs in his last 10 games. He’s hitting .212 with a .737 OPS and 65 RBI this year.
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William Contreras

MIL Catcher #24
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William Contreras went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and a three-run home run against the Reds on Saturday.

Contreras’s home run was his 17th of the season. He hit a three-run home run off Brady Singer in the fourth inning. Contreras has hit a home run in three consecutive games and four of his last six games. He’s hitting .273 with a .763 OPS and 86 RBI.
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Brice Turang

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Brice Turang went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a two-run home run against the Reds on Saturday.

Turang’s home run was his 19th of the season. He hit a two-run shot off Brady Singer in the first inning. Turang has five hits, two home runs and six RBI over his last two games. He’s hitting .263 with an .803 OPS and 92 RBI.
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Brady Singer

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Brady Singer allowed eight runs in four innings and took the loss against the Brewers on Saturday.

Singer gave up eight hits, walked five and struck out five. He’s allowed 18 earned runs and four home runs over his last three starts. Singer has a 5.38 ERA and doesn’t need to be rostered in most fantasy leagues. He’s lined up to face the Dodgers at home next week.
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Shane Drohan

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Shane Drohan allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings and got a no-decision in the Brewers’ 13-9 victory over the Reds on Saturday.

Drohan gave up five hits, walked two and struck out four. He’s allowed a total of 11 runs to the Reds over his last two starts, but the Brewers still managed to win both games. Drohan has a 4.35 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Orioles on the road next week.
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Bryce Harper

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Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run against the Brave son Saturday.

Harper’s home run was his 28th this year. He hit a solo shot off Tyler Mahle in the first inning. Harper has eclipsed his home run total from last year (27) as he closes in on another 30-homer season. He’s hitting .271 with an .884 OPS and 83 RBI.
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