Colin Rea Enters Free Agency Following Flexible 2026 Season With Cubs

Veteran right-handed pitcher Colin Rea enters free agency following a versatile 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs. The 36-year-old compiled a 4.34 ERA over 137 innings while working as both a starter and reliever, recording 19 starts and 15 relief appearances. In his 19 starts, Rea logged a 4.47 ERA over 100.2 innings with 75 strikeouts and 37 walks. He utilizes a seven-pitch mix featuring a 94 mph fastball and a 42.8% groundball rate.