Cubs avoid arbitration, sign Kris Bryant to one-year deal |
Something has finally happened during the Cubs offseason that is newsworthy.
The Chicago Cubs have signed third baseman Kris Bryant to a one-year deal for $18.6 million to avoid arbitration for 2020 according to multiple reports. MLBTR had a projection of $18.5 million for Bryant, so this is matched up very closely with what he could have gotten if they would have gone through arbitration. In 2019, he had a salary of $12.9 million. The 28-year old hit .283 with 31 homers, 108 runs, .903 OPS, and 77 RBIs in 147 games last season. Other Cubs arbitration-eligible players include stars Javy Baez and Willson Contreras and others. Update: Albert Almora Jr. was signed for $1.575 million for 2020. Update 2: Kyle Ryan has signed for $975K for 2020. Third baseman Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs have settled on a one-year, $18.6 million deal, a source familiar with the agreement tells ESPN. The #Cubs will pay CF Albert Almora $1.575 million The deadline has come and gone. Still awaiting word whether the Cubs exchanged figures or settled on a 2020 contract with any of the last four arb-eligibles: Baez, Contreras, Ryan and Schwarber. Stay tuned.
