"Pete Crow-Armstrong, coming off a 30-30 season and a Gold Glove, will get a big payday as the Cubs lock up a franchise-caliber talent."
"Although he fell back at the plate in the second half, 2025 was nevertheless a breakout year for Pete Crow-Armstrong, who was not only one of the best defenders in all of baseball."
"If you have a chance to lock a guy like this up longer-term on a deal that provides him security and comfort, and provides your organization a little cost-certainty and stability? You jump on that."
Pete Crow-Armstrong is set to finalize a long-term contract extension with the Chicago Cubs. Coming off a breakout 2025 season, he achieved a 30-30 record and won a Gold Glove. His performance included a batting line of .247/.287/.481 with 31 home runs and 35 stolen bases, contributing to a 5.4 WAR. At nearly 24 years old, Crow-Armstrong was already under team control through 2030, making this extension a strategic move for both player security and organizational stability.
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