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Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying of...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Cubs' Holmes, Harvey, Rea, Thielbar become free agents, Webb reaches new deal

Chicago Cubs right-handers Clay Holmes, Hunter Harvey and Colin Rea became free agents long with left-hander Caleb Thielbar after their 2027 options were declined, while right-hand...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Team option declined The Cubs declined Rea's $7.5 million club option for 2027 on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact He'll be given a $1 million buyout and head into free agency. Rea gave the Cubs some solid work as a swingman the past two regular seasons, logging a 4.13 ERA and 228:91 K:BB over 296.1 innings covering 46 starts and 20 relief outings. The 36-year-old will likely be deciding on one-year contract offers this winter.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Secures two-inning save Sunday Rea tossed two scoreless innings of relief with a strikeout to earn the save in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Rea was the fourth Chicago pitched to enter the ballgame, following Shota Imanaga, Braxton Garrett and Jacob Webb, and he shut the door across the final two innings to secure his second save of the year. The veteran righty finishes the regular season with a 4.34 ERA across 137 innings in 34 games, which included 19 starts. Rea will likely have a low-leverage relief role for the Cubs in the postseason, though he can give the team some length out of the bullpen if needed.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman's huge day at the plate in relocated season finale powers Cubs to 6-2 win over Red Sox

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SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Hernández, Sanoja HRs lead Marlins past Cubs 10-3; Chicago's Crow-Armstrong hits 40th homer

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SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Joshua Báez first player to homer in first 3 at-bats in the majors, leads Cardinals past Cubs 8-4

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AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Tosses four innings of relief Rea allowed two runs on four hits and two walks across four innings of relief in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Royals.

Impact This was Rea's first relief appearance since getting skipped in the rotation following Chicago's acquisition of Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes before the trade deadline. Holmes made his team debut Saturday and was shaky in his four innings of work, allowing fours runs on six hits and two walks. It was also the first appearance for Holmes in nearly two months due to a fractured fibula, so he likely just needs to shake off a little rust as he settles into the Cubs' rotation. That should leave Rea in a bullpen role for now, though he is capable of starting if a need arises.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jac Caglianone gives struggling Royals reason to hope with 2 homers, 2 doubles in win over Cubs

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AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Clay Holmes says he is looking forward to pitching in front of the Cubs' stellar defense

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AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Will be skipped in rotation Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Rea will have his turn in the rotation skipped this week, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rea had been a model of consistency of late for the Cubs, covering between five and six innings in each of his last eight starts while submitting a 3.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB in 43.2 innings. Despite his solid numbers, Rea will at least temporarily find himself as the odd man out of the rotation while the Cubs clear room for Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes (fibula), both of whom were acquired leading up to Monday's trade deadline. Even if the Cubs elect to expand the rotation to six on a more permanent basis, Rea could still face competition for a spot from Javier Assad, who will start Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers. Edward Cabrera (hamstring) is also in the midst of a rehab assignment and could factor into the Cubs' rotation plans once he's activated from the 15-day injured list.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

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Gets new company in rotation With the Cubs adding Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes before Monday's trade deadline, Rea could slot back into a bullpen role, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Chicago was busy bolstering its rotation before the deadline, and the Cubs now have Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga at the top, along with the newcomers Gausman and Holmes. David Peterson has also pitched well lately, and Edward Cabrera (hamstring) is expected back soon. Given all the other starting options now on the roster, Rea figures to slide into a long-relief role, though he's certainly capable of making spot starts if needed. The veteran righty has 4.59 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 117.2 innings this season, and 19 of his 23 appearances so far have come as the starting pitcher, so he should be able to give the team some length out of the bullpen when called upon.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tough-luck loser Sunday Rea (8-8) allowed two runs on three hits across six innings and took the loss in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to the Yankees. He walked one and struck out seven.

Impact Rea battled with Gerrit Cole all afternoon but simply didn't get enough run support from Chicago's hitters, and a Jose Caballero two-run home run in the third inning was enough to saddle him with the loss. The veteran righty set a new season high with the seven strikeouts, and he's now recorded two straight starts of at least six innings while allowing two runs or fewer. Rea has a 4.59 ERA overall and has been a serviceable rotation option for the Cubs with Ben Brown (neck) and Edward Cabrera (hamstring) on the injured list. Rea is lined up to take the mound again Friday against the Royals on the road.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Caballero homers, Cole pitches into 6th and gets bullpen help as Yankees edge Cubs 2-1

José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on SundayNew York got a 3 1/3 scoreless...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Earns eighth win Rea (8-7) earned the win Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings.

Impact Rea threw 61 of his 94 pitches for strikes and limited St. Louis to four singles. His only run allowed came in the fourth inning on a sacrifice fly after loading the bases. The veteran right-hander has now recorded a quality start in two of his last three starts after failing to do so in each of his previous eight outings. Through three starts since the All-Star break, Rea has allowed nine runs (eight earned) across 17 innings. Despite the recent improvement, his 4.67 ERA ranks sixth highest among qualified starters this season. Rea is lined up to make his second start of the week Sunday against the Yankees.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs race to an early 7-run lead on the way to a 10-2 win over the Cardinals

Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner drove in two runs apiece and the Chicago Cubs jumped out to a seven-run lead after two innings on the way to a 10-2 victory over the St. Lou...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Yields two homers in loss Rea (7-7) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings to take the loss versus the Tigers on Wednesday.

Impact Rea gave up all four runs on a pair of long balls -- a solo shot by Spencer Torkelson in the second inning and a three-run blast by Hao-Yu Lee in the fourth. In July, Rea has allowed 13 runs (12 earned) over 21.1 innings, giving up five homers in that span. For the season, the right-hander has a 4.85 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 81:38 K:BB through 105.2 innings over 21 appearances (17 starts). Rea is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road in St. Louis.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with loss Friday Rea (7-6) took the loss Friday against the Twins, giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out six batters across six innings.

Impact Rea allowed just one man to reach base across the first two innings of the game, but things began to fall apart when he allowed four hits in the third inning before retiring a batter, including a three-run homer off the bat of Ryan Jeffers that capped off a four-run outburst from Minnesota. Rea managed to settle in afterward and toss three more scoreless innings, but the four runs the Twins put up on him were already more than enough to keep them in front for the rest of the night and hand the 36-year-old his first loss since June 14. He'll carry a 4.74 ERA and 1.42 WHIP into his next start -- tentatively scheduled to come Wednesday against Detroit.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffers hits 3-run HR to back Ober in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Cubs

Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Snags second straight win Rea (7-5) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 9-7 victory over the Orioles. He struck out two.

Impact The veteran right-hander did just about the bare minimum to record the win, leaving the mound after 91 pitches (58 strikes) with the Cubs ahead 4-3, and their offense was able to stay ahead of the bullpen's stumbles. After going winless over five outings in June, Rea has won two straight starts to begin July. He'll take a 4.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 70:36 K:BB through 94.2 innings into the All-Star break.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Crow-Armstrong hits 2 of Chicago's 5 homers and Cubs outslug Baltimore Orioles 9-7

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of Chicago’s five home runs and the Cubs outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 9-7

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Fans five in sixth win Rea (6-5) earned the win Wednesday against the Padres, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Rea was mostly unfazed by the difficult conditions at sizzling Wrigley Field, and he also got plenty of run support on a day where the Cubs erupted for 23 runs. The 36-year-old right-hander was a bit wild at times, walking three and hitting a pair of batters, but he still worked at least five frames while yielding two runs or fewer in his third consecutive outing. Rea will bring a shaky 4.74 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 68:34 K:BB over 89.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Orioles.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson has 3 homers and 8 RBIs as the Cubs pound the Padres 23-3

Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday

JULY 1 • Associated Press

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