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

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 — 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 Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell

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

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 have reached an agreement with Colin Rea on a one-year, $5 million contract, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Friday, as they continue to focus on their pitching depth.

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.

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.

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 ...

CHICAGO (AP) — 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 ...

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 ...