Jacob Webb Agrees to One-Year, $2M Deal With Chicago Cubs

Right-handed reliever Jacob Webb has agreed to a new one-year, $2 million contract with the Chicago Cubs featuring a $4 million option for 2028 with a $500K buyout. The deal defers 20 percent of his salary for a year. Webb, 33, posted a 6-5 record with a 3.38 ERA and a team-leading nine saves across 68 games in 2026. Chicago expects him to continue pitching key bullpen innings following his strong debut year.