Shota Imanaga's second season with the Chicago Cubs wasn't a bad one, but it certainly was a bit of a letdown.

Coming off a rookie season in which he put up a 15-3 record and 2.91 ERA, Imanaga regressed slightly, going 9-8 with a 3.73 ERA. Those numbers paint the picture of a very useful mid-rotation starter, but not necessarily a front-line ace.

Though the Cubs still have plenty of reasons to believe Imanaga will succeed for them moving forward, they still have an interesting decision to make this offseason. His contract contains options for both sides to potentially exercise, including a three-year, $57 million team option for the Cubs to decide upon first and foremost.

Even though he had a bit of a down year and is older than most pitchers with only two years of major league experien

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