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What Imanaga's return means for Cubs, fantasy

June 24, 2025 02:08 PM

With Cubs' ace set to return, Eric Samulski evaluates how fantasy managers should plan to make room for the veteran starting pitcher, and how he'll fit into Chicago's rotation.

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