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- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Imanaga accepts qualifying offer to return to Cubs. “Imanaga accepted a one-year qualifying offer worth $22.025 million…“ Patrick Mooney {$} has more.
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Just don’t use Shota Imanaga’s decision as an excuse. “… the organization came into this offseason needing to add an impact starting pitcher at the front of the rotation.”
- Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs add three players to 40-man roster, protect them from Rule 5 Draft. “… James Triantos, left-hander Riley Martin and infielder Pedro Ramírez.“
- Zoe Grossman (Marquee Sports Network*): Dansby Swanson brings steady stability to Cubs roster in 2026, beyond. “There are few things more secure than the Chicago Cubs’ immediate future at shortstop.”
- Jacob Zanolla (Cubs Insider*): Kyle Tucker declines Cubs’ Qualifying Offer. “If he signs with a team other than the Chicago Cubs, the Cubs will receive a compensatory draft pick in the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft.“
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