The Cubs and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga have agreed to a one-year deal, according to a report from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Imanaga accepted Chicago's qualifying offer prior to Tuesday's deadline, and will be paid $22.025 million next season in his third year with the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs keep pushing for top-tier pitching help, staying aggressive even after Shota Imanaga’s return strengthens their rotation.

A Chicago Cubs insider drops his true feelings as Shota Imanaga returns to Wrigley Field after accepting a one-year qualifying offer.

Cubs precited to to make blockbuster trade for $185 million two-time Cy Young to replace Shota Imanaga, mentor Cade Horton originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.