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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga plays catch during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Ukyo Shuto (R) and Shota Morishita are pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan's Shota Morishita is pictured following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by Kazuma Okamoto after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan high-fives Teruaki Sato after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan high-fives Teruaki Sato after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by Shohei Ohtani (16) and Teruaki Sato after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita (23) of Japan is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a single in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a single in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shota Morishita of Japan makes a "tea whisking" gesture after hitting a single in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shota Morishita of Japan hits a single in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga speaks to the press after pitching in a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throws a live batting practice during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throws a live batting practice during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throws a live batting practice during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 19, 2026.