Height
6'5"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
35
College
Indiana State
Draft
2011, Rd 12, #383
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 126 | 4.410891 | 37-27 | 493 | 1.2689769 | 0.0 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.5M
Guaranteed
$3.9M
AAV
$6.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Colin Rea's one-year, $6.5M deal with the Cubs earns a C CVI, reflecting a contract that gets the job done without creating significant value or risk. The right-hander has established himself as an above-average starter when healthy, but his injury history and inconsistent track record make this a purely transactional move rather than a strategic win. At $6.5M AAV, the Cubs are paying roughly market rate for a back-of-the-rotation arm who can provide 150-170 innings of league-average production — exactly the type of placeholder signing teams make when they need rotation depth without committing long-term resources. The short-term nature works in Chicago's favor given their competitive timeline questions and promising pitching prospects like Jordan Wicks potentially ready for larger roles. While Rea brings veteran stability to a rotation that needed reliable innings, this contract represents neither a bargain nor an overpay — just competent roster management that fills an immediate need without moving the needle significantly in either direction.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Colin Rea, a starting pitcher for the Cubs, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Cubs keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $6.5M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 35, he is in the twilight of his career, and fan sentiment will largely hinge on whether he can defy the aging curve and remain productive.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ TB | W 6-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | @ CLE | L 1-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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