Chicago Cubs Pitcher Marcus Stroman Opts Out of His $21M Contract, Becomes Free Agent

Stroman, whose second season with the Cubs marked by a fall from early dominance and struggle with injuries, leaves team with a void in their starting rotation.

• Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has opted out of the final year of his contract, giving up a $21 million salary for 2024.
• Stroman, who signed a $71 million, three-year contract in December 2021, finished with a 3.95 ERA in 25 starts and 27 appearances in his last season with the Cubs.
• In his second season with the Cubs, Stroman went from an early dominance to struggling with injuries for the rest of the season. He had to leave a game in late June because of a blister and missed six weeks due to inflammation in his right hip and a rib cartilage fracture.
• Stroman's decision to become a free agent leaves the Cubs with a void in their starting rotation, even with Justin Steele leading the rotation, as the team lacks high-end depth.
• Stroman expressed gratitude for his experience with the Cubs and seemed excited about the next chapter in his career.

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