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Cubs, manager Craig Counsell reunite with right-hander Colin Rea
Rea, 34, reunites with manager Craig Counsell, who worked with him in Milwaukee in 2021 and 2023. And Rea rejoins the club that he played for in 2020 when he made his return to the big-leagues. MLB Trade Rumors reported that his contract is worth $5 million.
Cubs agree to $5 million, 1-year contract with RHP Colin Rea, AP source says
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 the agreement to the AP on Friday on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the deal.
Cubs To Sign Colin Rea
The Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5MM deal, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. There’s a club option for 2026, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The righty 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.
Cubs' Colin Rea: Agrees to deal with Cubs
The Cubs agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract with Rea on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. The deal also includes a club option for 2026. The Brewers declined Rea's $5.5 million club option for 2025 back in November,
Reports: Right-hander Colin Rea, Cubs reach an agreement on a deal
The Cubs have added potential depth for their starting rotation. Right-hander Colin Rea has agreed to a deal with the Cubs, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported Friday.
Cubs agree to $5 million contract with ex-Brewers reliever
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Veteran reliever to reunite with manager Craig Counsell after landing one-year deal
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Cubs to sign RHP Rea to bolster pitching depth (source)
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 ...
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