Shota Imanaga named Chicago Cubs Pitcher of the Year finalist

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has been named one of five finalists for the team’s 2026 Pitcher of the Year in a fan vote. The announcement was reported by the media outlet ‘Bleed the Blue’.

Imanaga recorded 11 wins and 10 losses with a 3.77 ERA during the season, leading the group of finalists in both starts and total wins. He made 32 starts, achieving 14 quality starts.

Other finalists include Matthew Boyd, who finished with a 10-5 record and a 3.91 ERA; Ben Brown, who posted a 1.68 ERA in 68 innings; and relievers Ryan Lorensen and Jacob Webb. The voting process allows fans to select from these candidates or choose ‘other’.