Cubs Get Positive Update on Shota Imanaga originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cubs got good news this week on the much-anticipated return on Shota Imanaga. Imanaga pitched two innings in an Arizona Complex League game on Monday, and struck out four batters on 25 pitches, according to pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.

The Chicago Cubs are going to be buyers at this year's trade deadline, which means some top prospects could become trade chips soon.

Tucker's ability to walk more than he strikes out has Cubs hitters thinking they can accomplish big things, too.

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Jed Hoyer flat out said what the Chicago Cubs are going after at the trade deadline. Pitching is a must for the Cubs, especially with a bullpen unit that is still shaky and a starting rotation that has their two best pitchers on the shelf -- one for the rest of the season and one who is still working his way back.