Cubs lock Crow‑Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs agreed a long-term extension with outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong, a move that stabilizes their young core just ahead of Opening Day (season starts March 26), and could influence ticket demand and spring roster pricing. (x.com) (x.com)
ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported Monday that the club and Pete Crow‑Armstrong are finalizing the deal, a report corroborated by MLB Trade Rumors’ coverage of renewed talks this spring. (espn.com) Multiple outlets say the agreement remains subject to a standard medical review before it becomes official. (heavy.com) Crow‑Armstrong’s 2025 résumé behind the move: 31 home runs, 35 stolen bases, a Gold Glove, he led outfielders in Outs Above Average and finished the season with about 6.0 WAR. (mlbtraderumors.com) USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported the contract will top $100 million, and the same reporting noted Crow‑Armstrong was scheduled to earn roughly $894,000 for the 2026 season before the extension. (usatoday.com) Chicago attempted to strike a pre‑arbitration deal with Crow‑Armstrong last spring, and MLB.com says the new agreement will keep him locked into the team’s core for the foreseeable future while buying out near‑term arbitration control. (mlbtraderumors.com) The timing follows Crow‑Armstrong’s selection to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic and arrives just ahead of the regular‑season opener, cementing his role after his breakout 2025 campaign. (espn.com)
