Shota Imanaga

Shota Imanaga delivered a masterful performance, allowing no earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a stellar season for Imanaga, who maintains an impressive 0.84 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP across nine starts. His ability to suppress runs while maintaining a high strikeout rate (9.7 K/9) and a superb strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.44) solidifies his status as a top-tier fantasy option. Given his consistent performance and low BABIP (.266), which suggests some luck but also skill in inducing weak contact, fantasy managers should consider him a must-start in all formats. His dominance is a significant asset, especially in leagues that reward pitching metrics like ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.

Shota Imanaga delivered a strong performance, tossing five scoreless innings, allowing seven hits and three walks while striking out eight in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his commendable effort, the Cubs' offense couldn't capitalize, leaving Imanaga without a decision. This outing continues a stellar season for Imanaga, who boasts a minuscule 0.96 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP through eight starts. His high strikeout rate (9.8 K/9) and excellent control (6.38 K/BB ratio) make him a top-tier fantasy option. Given his consistent performance and ability to suppress runs, Imanaga remains a must-start in all fantasy formats, reinforcing his status as one of the elite pitchers this season.

Shota Imanaga delivered a strong performance, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out eight over seven innings in the Cubs' 3-2 victory over the Padres on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Imanaga's outing continues to bolster his already impressive season stats. With a microscopic ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 0.82 through seven starts, he remains a top-tier option in fantasy leagues.

Shota Imanaga delivered a masterful performance, tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out seven in a tight 1-0 win over the Mets on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing further cements his status as a top-tier fantasy option, lowering his ERA to an impressive 0.78 and WHIP to 0.75 through six starts this season. His consistent strikeout ability, evidenced by a 9.1 K/9 rate, combined with exceptional control (8.75 K/BB ratio), makes him a must-start in all fantasy formats. Given his low BABIP of .220, some regression might be expected, but his elite skill set suggests he can mitigate any potential backslide. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy Imanaga with confidence.

Shota Imanaga delivered a stellar performance, allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over 6 1/3 innings in Friday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

This outing further cements Imanaga's status as a top-tier fantasy option, lowering his ERA to an impressive 0.98 and maintaining a WHIP of 0.80 through five starts. His consistent strikeout ability, evidenced by a 9.1 K/9 rate and a 9.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio, makes him a must-start in all formats. Fantasy managers should continue to ride his hot streak, as his low BABIP of 0.227 suggests some luck, but his elite skills are the primary driver of his success.