Shota Imanaga’s option DECLINED! What’s next for Cubs? | CHGO Cubs Podcast

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The Chicago Cubs declined Shota Imanaga’s option for 2026. Shota is now a free agent. Will the Cubs look to bring back Shota? If not, where will Shota’s money go for 2026? Plus, the Cubs sent Andrew Kittredge back to Baltimore in a trade today. Join CHGO Cubs hosts, Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopolous, and Justin Roman as they discuss! An ALLCITY Network Production 📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo PrizePicks: Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO for $50 instantly when you play $5. PrizePicks. Run Your Game! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freecubs. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Use code chgocubs50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgocubs50 Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #FlyTheW #VibeWithUs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.