The Chicago Cubs have one of the most talented rosters in all of Major League Baseball. They have young stars like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros, as well as veterans like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson. Making sure they have their team locked up, there are some talks about a contract extension for a beloved Cubs player. Let’s take a deeper dive into what we learned and why it could happen.
Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about contract extension talks
Oct 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) reacts after striking out against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning during game three of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
While making a recent appearance on Foul Territory, Crow-Armstrong would take a relaxed stance about a possible contract extension with Chicago.
“There will be talks, there have been talks. But at the same time, we’re not really in any rush to do anything. I’d like to keep it that way just ’cause I’m going to go out and play regardless… There’s bigger fish to fry right now than getting me paid.”
This is not the first time that the two sides have discussed a potential contract extension, as they have had talks ahead of the 2025 season. The former first-round draft pick is not arbitration-eligible until 2027 and not a free agent until 2031. However, teams have signed younger players to pre-arbitration extensions in the past in an attempt to get them in their prime years for a lower price.
Crow-Armstrong had a strong 2025 season as he posted a .768 OPS with 31 home runs, 95 RBI, 91 runs scored, and 35 stolen bases on 43 attempts. This performance would name him a National League All-Star, Gold Glove center fielder, and ninth in the NL MVP Award voting. It will be intriguing to see if this conversation continues throughout Spring Training or if this gets put on the back burner until another time.
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