The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are finalizing a long-term contract extension, according to a report from ESPN. The deal would secure the services of the highly-regarded prospect before he has established himself as a full-time major leaguer.
Crow-Armstrong, 24, is considered one of the top defensive center fielders in baseball. He was acquired by the Cubs from the New York Mets in the 2021 trade that sent Javier Báez and Trevor Williams to New York.
While his offensive production at the major league level has been limited so far, the Cubs are betting on his elite defense and potential at the plate. Such early-career extensions have become more common as teams seek cost certainty with young talent.
The specific financial terms and length of the extension were not immediately disclosed by the sources cited in the initial report. The Cubs have not officially announced the agreement.
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