Shota Imanaga Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
Briefly

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga suffered a left hamstring strain while covering first base, leading to concerns about his potential absence. With team trainers evaluating the injury, the Cubs are weighing the option of skipping his next start to avoid a 15-day injured list stint. This injury compounds the team’s challenges, already without Justin Steele for the season due to UCL surgery. Despite Imanaga’s impressive performance this season, his lower strikeout rate and hard contact allowed indicate underlying issues. His recent form helped the Cubs lead the NL Central before this setback.
Injury concerns deepen for the Cubs as left-hander Shota Imanaga sustains a hamstring strain, potentially sidelining him for a significant duration while the team assesses the situation.
Imanaga's left hamstring strain during today's game raises major concerns for the Cubs, who are already grappling with Justin Steele's recent UCL surgery.
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