In an offseason that might shake up the entire Chicago Cubs' pitching roster, the team is bringing back a pitcher with some versatility.

The Cubs announced Thursday they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Colin Rea on a one-year deal.

What we don't know:

Rea signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in January 2025 and pitched in 32 games, starting 27 of those outings. He went 11-7 with a 3.95 ERA this past season, allowing 70 earned runs in 159.1 innings pitched. He also recorded one save.

He earned a win in a career-high four-straight starts from June 28 to July 18. In those four starts, he allowed two runs or fewer and posted a 1.90 ERA with just five earned runs across 23.2 innings pitched.

Coming out of the bullpen in the postseason, Rea surrendered just one run in 6.0

See Full Page