The Chicago Cubs have not officially announced their starting pitcher for Saturday's Game 5 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, left- hander Shota Imanaga is the likely Cubs starter on four days' rest, given the Cubs' rotation is short-handed due to injury. Imanaga started Game 2 but struggled with home runs allowed. The Cubs may also consider other pitchers like Colin Rea, but Imanaga is the main candidate. On the Brewers side, they are expected to start José Quintana, who is an experienced left-handed pitcher and has pitched effectively in the postseason. Quintana threw 49 pitches in Game 3 and could pitch on short rest in this crucial elimination game. Thus, the probable starting pitchers for Saturday's Cubs vs. Brewers Game 5 are:

• Cubs: Shota Imanaga (likely)
• Brewers: José Quintana (expected)

Both teams will likely rely heavily on their bullpens after the starters, given the high stakes and the short rest pitchers have had.