Given the way Shota Imanaga walked off the field in Milwaukee on Sunday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell felt a trip to the injured list was the likely outcome for the left-handed starter. That step officially arrived for Imanaga prior to Monday’s game against the Giants.

The Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga while the left-hander recovers from his first hamstring injury.

Chicago's bullpen subsequently allowed a pair of inherited runners to score, impacting Imanaga's line for the worse. The book closed on his afternoon with him surrendering two runs on four hits and a walk. He also struck out four of the 22 batters he faced.