Colin Rea - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely slated for bullpen role Rea will likely work in a bullpen role to begin the season with the Cubs adding depth to their rotation in the offseason, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chicago's key offseason pitching addition was Edward Cabrera, and he will likely slot in near the top of the rotation. The Cubs will also start the year with Cade Horton, who made a splash in the majors after he debuted last May. Justin Steele (elbow) should return at some point as well. The deeper pitching staff figures to push Rea into more of a swing role, at least early in the season, The veteran righty appeared in 32 games for Chicago last year, making 27 starts, and posted a 3.95 ERA and 127 strikeouts across 159.1 innings. Rea is a serviceable starter when given the opportunity, but his fantasy value seems destined take a hit in long relief.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Praise and Thanks for Rea, Braves Act Quickly, Cubs Infield Depth, Chicago Stars, and Other Cubs Bullets The Cubs got a whole lot of value from Colin Rea last year, and no matter what happens from here, it's good he's still around.

JANUARY 20 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Get to know the Brewers' 2026 non-roster invitees MILWAUKEE -- With Spring Training on the way, it’s time to get to know the Brewers’ non-roster invitees. Milwaukee has shown a knack in rece...

JANUARY 12 • MLB.COM

Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

MLB Free Agency: Tucker, Bichette Among 13 To Get $22 Million Qualifying Offers

Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Kyle Schwarber are among 13 players who have received $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency: Tucker, Bichette Among 13 To Get $22 Million Qualifying Offers

Cubs allow Justin Turner to become free agent, agree to new deal with Colin Rea

Infielder Justin Turner became a free agent after the Chicago Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option, and the team agreed to a $6.5 million, one-year contract to retain right-ha...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Cubs on one-year deal The Cubs re-signed Rea to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a $7.5 million club option for 2027 on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The buyout on the 2027 option is $1 million, so Rea will be guaranteed at least $6.5 million. The Cubs had held a $6 million option on Rea for 2026, but instead he will get slightly more guaranteed money, while the Cubs will pick up an additional year of control. Rea put up a 3.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 127:44 K:BB over 159.1 regular-season innings for the Cubs in 2025. He'll likely open 2026 at the back-end of the rotation, though he could shift to a swingman role if the team makes multiple other additions.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs set to bring back Rea on 1-year deal with option (source) CHICAGO -- Colin Rea did not know how many starts he would make for the Cubs when he signed with the ballclub last offseason, but the vetera...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • MLB.COM

Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS

Andrew Vaughn and Jacob Misiorowski were both in the minor leagues with separate organizations at the start of June

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes loss in relief in Game 5 Rea (0-1) was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the NLDS against Milwaukee on Saturday. He allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 2.2 inning...

Impact Drew Pomeranz started the game for Chicago and allowed one run in one inning. Rea entered in the second frame and got through two scoreless innings before serving up a solo homer to Andrew Vaughn in the fourth. That was the only run Rea allowed, but it was enough to saddle him with the loss as the Cubs were unable to score after the second inning. Rea finished the postseason having pitched in three games, giving up just one run over 7.2 innings despite yielding nine hits and posting a 3:3 K:BB.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers Edge Cubs in Game 5 of NLDS to Earn NLCS Showdown vs. Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs, 3-1, in the decisive fifth game of...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Brewers Edge Cubs in Game 5 of NLDS to Earn NLCS Showdown vs. Dodgers

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to earn NLCS matchup with Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Should Colin Rea Get The Nod As Game One Starter For The Chicago Cubs? The Chicago Cubs have posted a season worth celebrating so far, but the job is far from over. They finished the season at 92-70 which not on...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Chicago Cubs place RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day IL with a rib injury

The Chicago Cubs have placed Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list, sidelining the right-hander for their first-round playoff series against San Diego

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Strikes out seven in win Rea (11-7) earned the win against the Cardinals on Friday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out seven over 5.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Rea was sharp, pounding the zone with 56 of 77 pitches for strikes and racking up 13 whiffs. The 35-year-old snapped a winless skid dating back to Aug. 20 despite limiting opponents to three earned runs or fewer in each of his past five outings. He closes the regular season with a career-best 3.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 127:44 K:BB across 159.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out seven in win Rea (11-7) earned the win against the Cardinals on Friday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out seven over 5.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Rea was sharp, pounding the zone with 56 of 77 pitches for strikes and racking up 13 whiffs. The 35-year-old snapped a winless skid dating back to Aug. 20 despite having now limited opponents to three earned runs or fewer in each of his past five outings. He closes the regular season with a career-best 3.95 ERA to go along with a 1.25 WHIP and 127:44 K:BB across 159.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30-30 as Cubs pound Cardinals 12-1 to close in on top NL wild card

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run shot to become the first Cubs player with 30 homers, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases in a season as Chicago pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 12-1 on...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs start 3-game series with the Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Hunter Greene Tosses Complete Game Shutout to Lift Reds Over Cubs

Hunter Greene allowed one hit as he delivered a complete-game shutout to help the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Chicago Cubs and gain ground in...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Hunter Greene Tosses Complete Game Shutout to Lift Reds Over Cubs

Strikes out 11 in hard-luck loss Rea (10-7) allowed one run on four hits and struck out 11 without walking a batter over seven innings, taking the loss Thursday versus the Reds.

Impact Rea was excellent, limiting the damage to a Will Benson RBI double in the fourth inning, but that was the lone run of the game. The Cubs offered Rea no support, as they got one-hit by Reds starter Hunter Greene a day after clinching a playoff spot. Rea picked up his first quality start since Aug. 9 versus the Cardinals, and this was the first time he's logged double-digit strikeouts all season. He's now at a 4.10 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 120:43 K:BB through 153.2 innings over 31 appearances (26 starts) this season. He'll likely get the chance to tie his career high in starts next week with his last projected outing of the regular season set to be at home versus the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene tosses first career complete game as wild-card chasing Reds blank Cubs 1-0

Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter and Will Benson drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene takes a no-hitter into the 7th and shuts out the Cubs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene held the Chicago Cubs hitless before Seiya Suzuki doubled with two outs in the seventh inning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs bring 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Reds

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a five-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Fans five in no-decision Rea allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out five batters over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Rea held the Rays scoreless through four frames before giving up a run in the fifth. The right-hander then allowed the first two batters he faced in the sixth to reach base, and both ended up scoring. Rea did induce a healthy 13 whiffs and notched five punchouts, but the disappointing finish to his start kept him from completing six frames for the sixth straight outing. He's slated to take on Cincinnati in his next appearance.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE