Cubs rotation faces tough choices with Shota Imanaga set to return Cubs’ rotation about to change (and it’s not just for Shota Imanaga) By Jordan Campbell | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers | John Fisher/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Craig Counsell confirmed over the weekend that Shota Imanaga will be returning for the Chicago Cubs during their four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. On Monday, Counsell took it a step further and confirmed that Imanaga will be the starter for the game between the two teams on Thursday. Imanaga’s return will lead to a difficult decision for the Cubs’ pitching staff. Before