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Picks up win Tuesday Rea (2-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks with five strikeouts across six innings.

Impact Riley Martin served as the opener for the Cubs in this one, firing a hitless and scoreless first inning on six pitches before Rea took over on the mound in the bottom of the second. Rea doesn't have overpowering stuff but was able to keep the Philly offense off balance with his seven-pitch mix across 87 total pitches. Once Matthew Bioyd (biceps) returns, perhaps as early as next Monday, Rea projects to remain in the rotation for the Cubs over Javier Assad after Assad was blasted for nine runs on 11 hits over 4.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Phillies. Rea has a 3.63 ERA and 15:3 K:BB across 17.1 innings and is in line to start Sunday at home against the Mets.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly, Rea help lead the Cubs to a 10-4 comeback win over the Phillies

Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Bulk role likely awaits Tuesday Rea is no longer scheduled to start Tuesday's game in Philadelphia but appears likely to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Riley Martin.

Impact Chicago had initially listed Rea as its starter for Tuesday, but the Cubs will instead have the lefty Martin take the hill to begin the game since the Phillies typically have two left-handed hitters (Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper) within the top three spots of the lineup. Martin is unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to Rea, who is coming off a strong start at Tampa Bay last Wednesday in which he held the Rays to one run on two hits and two walks in five innings. Though Matthew Boyd (biceps) appears to be tracking toward a return from the injured list early next week, the Cubs should still have one more opening in the rotation for either Rea or Javier Assad. Rea is the presumptive frontrunner for that spot after Assad was blasted for nine earned runs over 4.1 innings in the Cubs' 13-7 loss in Monday's series opener.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in win Rea (1-0) allowed one run on two hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch while striking out two over five innings to earn the win over the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Rea had worked in long relief for his first two outings of the season, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk over 6.1 innings. The right-hander has started at least 22 games in three straight seasons, so it shouldn't take him long to adjust, though it's unclear if he'll be the Cubs' long-term solution at the back of the rotation. He threw 51 of 79 pitches for strikes in this outing. Rea doesn't have great strikeout rates in his career, though he has a 10:3 K:BB through 11.1 innings so far this season. Assuming he remains in the rotation for another turn, he's tentatively lined up for a tough road start versus the Phillies.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner powers the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the error-prone Rays at Tropicana Field

Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 at Tropicana Field

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Entering rotation Wednesday Rea is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

Impact After making his first two appearances of 2026 out of the bullpen, Rea will move into the rotation spot vacated by Cade Horton (elbow), who is slated to undergo season-ending surgery in the near future. Rea came on in relief of the injured Horton in the latter's final start Friday against the Guardians, striking out four while allowing one earned run on four hits and one walk across 3.1 innings. The right-hander tossed 57 pitches in that appearance and may have a slight restriction with his workload Wednesday as he gets himself stretched back out.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Pitching-strapped Cubs turn to Colin Rea to start against Rays Deadspin | Pitching-strapped Cubs turn to Colin Rea to start against Rays

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs ace Cade Horton headed for elbow surgery, will miss the rest of the 2026 season

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Works in relief of injured starter Rea allowed one run on four hits across 3.1 innings of relief in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Guardians. He walked one and struck out four.

Impact Rea entered in the second inning after starter Cade Horton (forearm) departed early. After the game, the Cubs announced that Horton will be headed to the injured list, which will open up a rotation spot at least temporarily. Rea made 27 regular-season starts for Chicago last year and has 103 career starts at the MLB level, so he certainly has the experience to slide in if needed. Ben Brown is also an option to make starts, though the Cubs have not announced their plans for Horton's spot yet.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Monday Rea allowed two runs on four hits across three innings of relief and earned the save in Monday's 7-2 win over the Angels. He struck out four.

Impact New Chicago starter Edward Cabrera tossed six scoreless innings in his team debut, and with the Cubs up 6-0 at that point, they let Rea close things out to save other arms in the bullpen. The veteran righty allowed a two-run home run to Yoan Moncada in the seventh inning, but then tossed blanks in the eighth and ninth. Rea has never had more than one save in a season during his MLB career, and he's unlikely to have too many more in 2026 from his long-relief role.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera and Happ help the Cubs beat the Angels 7-2 in series opener

Edward Cabrera pitched six shutout innings, Ian Happ hit a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Officially secures bullpen role Rea will make Chicago's Opening Day roster as a long reliever, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Cade Horton staking his claim to a rotation spot after an impressive rookie season and Edward Cabrera joining the Cubs via trade, Rea ultimately got pushed to the bullpen. The veteran righty made 27 starts for Chicago during the 2025 regular season, but he'll now slot in as a long reliever capable of supplying multiple innings out of the bullpen. Rea's fantasy value takes a hit in this role, though he certainly could make some spot starts throughout the year.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rea the Reliever, Johnathon Long's Injury, ABS Issues, and Other Cubs Bullets Colin Rea could be quite the relief weapon for the Cubs this year.

FEBRUARY 22 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 10 • 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

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