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 — 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.

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.

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. There is a $6 million club

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 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 Astros are finalizing a trade that would send pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Cubs after the veteran reliever agreed Sunday to waive his no-trade clause, a source told MLB.com. The clubs have not confirmed the deal.

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.

This is actually his second stint in Chicago. Rea signed a minor league deal with the Cubs in 2019 after the long road back from his elbow surgery, and during that season, he was named Pacific ...

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.

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 ...

Pitching was a main topic for the Chicago Cubs this winter, and that likely continues into the season. Knowing they had to overhaul their bullpen, the front off