OH HELL YEAH! The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong are reportedly close to signing a contract extension just a few days before Opening Day. The two sides have been trying to work out a deal since last year, and after a failed attempt prior to the 2025 season, the Cubs are now closing in on a new deal for Crow-Armstrong that guarantees he’ll be in center field at Wrigley Field for the long haul.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report that an agreement between the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong was being finalized on Monday night. Just last week, national MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Cubs were willing to significantly increase their offer to Crow-Armstrong after they approached him last spring training. The initial offer in 2025 was between the $60 million and $90 million range, depending on a few different reports.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand has also reported that the Cubs are closing in on a contract extension with Crow-Armstrong, although no numbers have been confirmed as of yet.
In 2025, Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs with a 5.4 fWAR, won a gold glove in center field, and had the franchise’s first 30/30 season since the mid-90s.
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