Chicago, the Cubs and Colin Rea

Chicago Cubs Officially Sign Colin Rea, Designate Promising Reliever for Assignment
Since Craig Counsell was hired as the manager of the Chicago Cubs, there have been constant rumors and speculation surrounding him reuniting with some of his pr
Chicago Cubs finalize $5 million, 1-year contract with right-hander Colin Rea
CHICAGO — Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025, and the deal includes a $6 million club option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout.
Chicago Cubs latest $5 million signing isn’t a simple one year contract
The Chicago Cubs recently signed pitcher Colin Rea to a contract that guarantees him at least $5 million.  Rea is expected to provide depth to the pitching staff and he will do so at essentially a bargain price.
Cubs DFA pitching prospect Michael Arias to make Colin Rea's signing official
In order to make right-hander Colin Rea’s signing official Monday, the Cubs designated pitching prospect Michael Arias for assignment. Rea’s one-year deal is worth $5 million, a source confirmed, and it includes a club option for 2026. The veteran could provide depth for the Cubs both at the back end of the rotation and in the bullpen.
Cubs Sign Colin Rea
The Cubs are in agreement with Colin Rea on a one-year, $5MM guarantee. Rea receives a $4.25MM salary for the upcoming season and is guaranteed a $750K buyout on a $6MM club option for 2026. The right-hander is represented by Joe Speed. The Cubs have a full 40-man roster and will need to open a spot in order for this deal to become official.
Free agent Colin Rea, Cubs agree to one-year deal
The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.
Chicago Cubs finalize 1-year, $5 million contract with Colin Rea
The move reunited Colin Rea with Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Rea also pitched for the Cubs during the 2020 season, going 1-1 with a 5.79 ERA in nine appearances, including two starts.
Colin Rea signs one-year deal with Cubs
After striking out 135 batters and posting a 4.29 ERA in 2024, Colin Rea signs a one-year, $5 million deal with the Cubs
Yankees Pick Up 99-MPH Sidearm Bullpen Fireballer After Cubs DFA No. 18 Prospect
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Chicago Cubs coach indicates deal is coming soon for shutdown closer
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Yankees Acquire Promising Pitching Prospect From Cubs
After acquiring Cody Bellinger earlier in the offseason, the New York Yankees have made another trade with the Chicago Cubs.
Yankees Make Trade With Cubs to Bolster Bullpen
The Yankees added to their bullpen depth in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, acquiring a right-handed pitcher who ...
Cubs agree to $5 million contract with ex-Brewers reliever
As the MLB offseason continues, the Cubs have signed Colin Rea to a $5M contract, stealing him away from the division rival ...
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Colin Rea To Start Season In Brewers Rotation
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that starting pitcher Colin Rea will start the season in the team's rotation. The 33-year-old made 26 appearances (22 starts) for the Brewers in 2023, ...
Cubs remaining free-agency plan has everything to do with Craig Counsell’s revenge
The Chicago Cubs aren't coming bolstering their roster for the 2025 season, but fans are going to have to be patient until it ...