The Chicago Cubs are "likely" going to part ways with Kyle Tucker this winter as the slugger seeks a contract north of $300 million in free agency, ESPN's Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers reported Wednesday.

With each passing day, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Chicago Cubs will try to re-sign star slugger Kyle Tucker in free agency this offseason. The rea

As a rookie, Imanaga took the league by storm, posting a 2.91 ERA over 173 1/3 innings and earning down-ballot Cy Young votes.

The Reds are facing free agent decisions on several of their own pitchers: Zack Littell, Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagán, and Wade Miley. Tony Santillan, Graham Ashcraft and Connor Phillips are their top returning leverage relievers.

Shota Imanaga is now a free agent after a series of contract decisions initiated by the Chicago Cubs, league sources confirmed Tuesday, leaving the Japanese pitcher to weigh his future options.

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that left-hander Shoto Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs declined an option to keep his contract by guaranteeing $57 million for the 2026-28 seasons and he turned down a $15.

By the time the Cubs reached the National League Division Series, manager Craig Counsell’s options for his rotation were limited. Rookie Cade Horton was out with an injury, Shota Imanaga was struggling and a few other arms were in the bullpen.