Cubs' Shota Imanaga has changed to put a poor 2025 behind him and may be better than ever

CHICAGO — The results suggest Shota Imanaga has found his 2024 form. After Thursday’s 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Imanaga has a 2.28 ERA in 47 1/3 innings and has emerged as the leader of a rotation that desperately needs some stability.In addition to Cade Horton being out for the season, Matthew Boyd had a meniscectomy on his left knee Thursday morning. The good news is that of the various outcomes, this procedure is considered to be minor. But the Cubs are still expected to be without Boyd for six weeks.Advertisement