The Chicago Cubs have been lucky this season and haven’t had too many injuries outside of Justin Steele, who will miss the rest of the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The only other injuries the Cubs have dealt with have been with Ian Happ, who has been dealing with an oblique issue.
Luckily for the Cubs, Happ should be back soon, and the other main contributors to their lineup have remained relatively healthy. Thankfully, too, Cubs manager Craig Counsell has given the media and fans a positive update on Shota Imanaga, who has been out with a hamstring injury.
Counsell gives an update on Imanaga
According to Marquee Sports Network anchor Taylor McGregor, who recorded Craig Counsell saying that he and the Cubs expect Imanaga to progress to throwing off the mound at the end of next week, and that he is expected to return sometime “well into June.” Imanaga sustained the injury when the Cubs played the Milwaukee Brewers.
“Per Craig Counsell, #Cubs Shota Imanaga will begin throwing off a mound towards the end of next week. He said his return will be “well into June.”
Per Craig Counsell, #Cubs Shota Imanaga will begin throwing off a mound towards the end of next week. He said his return will be “well into June.”
— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) May 19, 2025
The Chicago Cubs could use Imanaga
The Cubs have held their own since Imanaga went to the injured list, and having him back will certainly give them a boost. Overall, for this season, Imanaga has a record of 3-2 with a 2.82 ERA in eight starts.
Having Imanaga back will bring back the anchor to the rotation that the Cubs have been without. If his timeline is “well into June,” then that will likely land him at the end of the month when the Cubs schedule ticks up a bit.
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