Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong Agree to 6-Year, $115M Deal

The 23-year-old outfielder is coming off an All-Star season with the Cubs.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:35am

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The Chicago Cubs and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong have reportedly agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension. Crow-Armstrong, who will turn 24 on Wednesday, is coming off an All-Star season in which he won a Gold Glove and finished ninth in National League MVP voting.

Why it matters

The long-term deal for Crow-Armstrong, a key part of the Cubs' future, signals the team's commitment to building around young talent as they look to return to the playoffs after missing out in 2025.

The details

In his third MLB season in 2025, Crow-Armstrong hit .265/.302/.544 with 25 home runs and 71 RBIs before the All-Star break. He struggled in the second half, batting .216/.262/.372, but still finished the year with 31 homers and 95 RBIs. The 23-year-old also had 37 doubles and 35 stolen bases, becoming the first Cub to record 30-plus doubles, homers and steals in a single season.

  • Crow-Armstrong will turn 24 years old on Wednesday, March 26, 2026.
  • The Cubs begin the 2026 season at home against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Pete Crow-Armstrong

A 23-year-old center fielder for the Chicago Cubs who was an All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and top-10 MVP finisher in 2025.

Javier Baez

An infielder who was traded from the Cubs to the Mets in July 2021 in a deal that brought Crow-Armstrong to Chicago.

Trevor Williams

A right-handed pitcher who was also traded from the Cubs to the Mets in the July 2021 deal that included Crow-Armstrong.

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What’s next

The Cubs will look to build around Crow-Armstrong as they aim to return to the playoffs in 2026 after missing out in 2025.

The takeaway

The long-term extension for the 23-year-old Crow-Armstrong shows the Cubs' commitment to developing young talent and building a contender for the future, as they look to get back to the postseason after a down year in 2025.