Recent reports from Friday, Feb. 12 have said so Chicago Cubs have signed Jake Arrieta as their new pitcher for the 2021 season from MLB. The veteran was a free agent because his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies expired at the end of last season and the organization decided not to allow him an extension after three seasons with them.
MLB Network journalist and MLB specialist Jon Heyman reported that the Chicago Cubs are about to sign a contract with right-handed Jake Arrieta. The report is supplemented with information from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic who adds that the deal is for one year.
When the signing between Cubs and Arrieta becomes official, the pitcher will begin his second cycle in the National League-organization, having previously played with them from the 2013 to 2017 season, before moving to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jake Arrieta, who earns $ 6.5 to $ 7 million according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, has a lifetime ERA of 3.76 MLB and a win-loss record of 110-79.
Until a few days ago, it was thought the pitcher would sign with the New York Mets as the organization had shown “ keen interest ” in his abilities after failing to secure Trevor Bauer, but the story seems different. will be. .