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Reports: Cubs Restructure Colin Rea Deal, Guarantee $6.5 Million With 2027 Option

The reported restructure underscores Chicago’s plan to lock in rotation depth.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 11: Colin Rea #53 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in Game Five of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 11, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
Cubs pitcher Colin Rea flashes a smile in the dugout after being taken out in the sixth inning against the Cardinals n Sept. 26, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • MLB.com and MLB Trade Rumors report a one-year agreement guaranteeing $6.5 million with a 2027 team option, while the Cubs have not confirmed terms.
  • Outlets differ on specifics: MLBTR says the pact can reach $13 million over two years if the option is exercised, while MLB.com cites a $5.5 million 2026 salary with a $7.5 million option or a $1 million buyout for 2027.
  • The new pact replaces a prior $6 million team option with a $750,000 buyout, with MLBTR noting the restructure adds net new money for Rea.
  • Rea delivered a 3.95 ERA over 159 1/3 innings in 2025 after moving from swingman to starter and then serving as a multi-inning arm in the postseason.
  • The move fits a broader rotation plan after the club declined Shota Imanaga’s option, positioning Chicago to seek a higher-end starter with ample payroll room.