Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to a person familiar with the deal, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise's core players. The person spoke to the AP on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. The contract starts in 2027.
There are escalators that could increase the value to as much as $133 million, and it also includes an assignment bonus if Crow-Armstrong is traded. It's the biggest contract ever with no club options for a player with five years of financial control left at the time of signing. Crow-Armstrong, who turns 24 on Wednesday, is coming off a breakout performance.
He hit . 247 with 31 homers, 95 RBIs and 35 steals last season, helping the Cubs earn an NL wild card for the team's first playoff appearance since 2020. Crow-Armstrong also covers a ton of ground in the outfield for one of baseball's best defensive teams.
The Southern California native won his first Gold Glove last year. Crow-Armstrong was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2020 amateur draft. He was traded to the Cubs in the Javier Báez deal in July 2021.
He made his major league debut in 2023, going 0 for 14 in 13 games. He had a rough June in his second season before finding his form. He batted .