Cubs Agree to Long-Term Extension with Crow-Armstrong

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a long-term contract extension with star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, sources confirmed on Monday, securing the 23-year-old outfielder as a cornerstone of the franchise just days before the start of the 2026 regular season.

The deal, which is pending a final medical review, comes after months of discussions between the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong's representatives. While specific terms remain undisclosed, reports indicate the extension exceeds $100 million and surpasses the $66 million offer the player declined last spring. It is expected to cover Crow-Armstrong's arbitration-eligible years and extend through at least the 2030 season, delaying his eligibility for unrestricted free agency. The agreement arrives ahead of Crow-Armstrong's 24th birthday on Wednesday and the Cubs' season opener on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Crow-Armstrong's breakout performance in 2025 fueled the urgency for both sides to finalize a pact. In his third major league season, he slashed .247/.287/.481 with 31 home runs, 95 RBIs, 37 doubles and 35 stolen bases across 157 games, posting 6.0 wins above replacement. He became the first Cubs...