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Inside Shota Imanaga’s Strong Start, Why His Strikeout Numbers Are Up

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After a second-half slump and option decline, Shota Imanaga's revamped mechanics and revitalized fastball are silencing doubters...

By Joey Pollizze

Published: Apr 16, 2026, 1:29 pm Added: Apr 16, 2026, 2:15 pm
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