Overview
- Statcast measured Imanaga’s fastball at a 93 mph average, a 2.2 mph jump from his 2025 season mark.
- He threw two scoreless innings against the Padres with one strikeout, no walks and three hits allowed.
- Imanaga chose to skip Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic to focus on his delivery and training in Mesa.
- Manager Craig Counsell expressed confidence in Imanaga’s preparation and outlook following his offseason work.
- Outfielder Michael Conforto joined workouts on a non-roster, minor-league deal that is not yet official, and Counsell said he could appear in Cactus League games as soon as this weekend, while prospect Jonathon Long’s left elbow sprain is improving and he postponed his WBC travel to Friday.