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MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.

What was suspected the Chicago Cubs made official on Tuesday, as they announced that Shota Imanaga would start the opener of the Tokyo Series on March 18 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday that he was "very honored" to receive the Opening Day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.