After the Chicago Cubs shockingly gave up on their No. 18 prospect, bullpen fireballer Michael Arias, the New York Yankees moved quickly to acquire him.

The Yankees added to their bullpen depth in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, acquiring a right-handed pitcher who finished last season at Triple-A.

After acquiring Cody Bellinger earlier in the offseason, the New York Yankees have made another trade with the Chicago Cubs. On Wednesday, the Bronx Bombers ann

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.

The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations confirmed the agreement to the AP on Friday on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the 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.

The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Colin Rea (RAY) on a one-year major league contract with a club option for 2026. To make room on the 40-man roster for Rea, right-handed pitcher Michael Arias was designated for assignment.

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.

In the thick of the international signing period kick-off, the New York Yankees stumble upon a much-needed addition. The club acquired a right-handed pitching prospect, Michael Arias, from the Chicago Cubs.

Rea, 34, reunites with manager Craig Counsell, who worked with him in Milwaukee in 2021 and 2023. Rea also rejoins the club that he played for in 2020, when he made his return to the big-leagues.

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