The Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed starter Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga receives an unfortunate update regarding his recent hamstring injury.

“Flexen is likely the safe bet to fill in short-term for Imanaga if needed, but the more intriguing option, of course, is Cade Horton. Horton has bounced back from a rough 2024 and looks remarkably similar to the pitcher who dominated in 2023 and ended that season as arguably the top pitching prospect in the game,” Sharma wrote.