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

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.

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 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.

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.

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 ...

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