Brewers Re-sign Pitcher Colin Rea to $4.5 Million 1-Year Contract with 2025 Club Option

Re-signing follows reliable 2023 season where Rea achieved career highs in wins, starts and strikeouts; his stability bolstered Brewers' rotation amid injuries and contributed to NL Central title win.

Right-handed pitcher Colin Rea re-signs with the Milwaukee Brewers in a one-year contract worth $4.5 million, with a club option for 2025.
Rea had a solid 2023 season, going 6-6 with a 4.55 ERA in 26 games. He supported the Brewers' rotation significantly, which helped the team win the NL Central title.
The team relied heavily on Rea in light of several injuries to other starting pitchers, causing Rea to move from organizational depth to a key player.
In addition to a significant role on the field, Rea's contract come with impressive figures. It includes a $5.5 million team option for 2025 with a $1 million buyout. Additionally, Rea can earn $500,000 annually in performance bonuses based on innings.
Given his strong performance in the 2023 season and the uncertainty surrounding the team's existing starting rotation (due to injuries and potential trades), it is likely that the Brewers will continue to rely on Rea in 2024.