Imanaga has made the transition to the majors look seamless, going 8-2 with a 2.97 ERA in his first 17 starts for Chicago while setting or matching several records. He made the National League All-Star team and pitched a scoreless inning against the American League's best, cementing his status as one of the best pitchers in baseball.
"I would say accepting the American culture and trying to fit in with the team," Imanaga said through Cubs interpreter Edwin Stanberry. Joining a new team is never easy, especially when there's a language barrier involved.
"Driving right next to the lake. It's just a beautiful, beautiful scene," Imanaga said.
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