Shota Imanaga fantasy outlook 2027
Shota Imanaga ranks 90th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 23rd among starting pitchers, and 63rd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 11 W, 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 151 K in 162 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.77 ERA and 174 strikeouts over 174.33 innings in 32 starts. His 4.47 FIP says his 3.77 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 33 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#90
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#23
of 261
Points leagues
#63
331 proj. pts
Dynasty
#97
Keeper value
Round 8
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 29 | 29 | 161.2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 22.8% | 5.3% | 3.72 | 1.09 |
| 2026 | 32 | 32 | 174.1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 24.6% | 5.2% | 3.77 | 1.10 |
| 2025 | 25 | 25 | 144.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 20.6% | 4.6% | 3.73 | 0.99 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 192 | .229 | .293 | .457 | 11 | 50 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 514 | .235 | .276 | .423 | 24 | 124 |
| Home | 448 | .238 | .284 | .429 | 21 | 109 |
| Away | 258 | .225 | .275 | .438 | 14 | 65 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.234
xSLG against
.410
xwOBA against
.301
FIP
4.47
ERA
3.77
174.33 IP
WAR
1.8
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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Common questions
Where should I draft Shota Imanaga in 2027?
Shota Imanaga is 90th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 8 in a 12-team draft, and 63rd in standard points leagues.
Is Shota Imanaga a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 8 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Shota Imanaga eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Shota Imanaga play for?
Shota Imanaga is listed with the Chicago Cubs, 4th in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 90th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number