Colin Rea, Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs finalize $5 million, 1-year contract with right-hander Colin Rea
The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025.
Source: Free agent Colin Rea, Cubs agree to 1-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.
Colin Rea reportedly signs one-year deal with Cubs
After striking out 135 batters and posting a 4.29 ERA in 2024, Colin Rea reportedly signs a one-year, $5 million deal with the Cubs
Cubs agree to $5 million, 1-year contract with RHP Colin Rea, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell.
Cubs To 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.
Cubs to sign RHP Rea to bolster pitching depth (source)
The Cubs have agreed to a contract with right-handed pitcher Colin Rea, sources tell MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The deal is pending a physical and is for one year and $5 million according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Cubs' Colin Rea: Agrees to deal with North Siders
The deal also includes a club option for 2026. The Brewers declined Rea's $5.5 million club option for 2025 back in November, but between his $1 million buyout and new deal with the Cubs, he'll wind up with a little more than had the option been picked up.
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