Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs have been discussing a long-term extension and appear to be closing in on a deal, sources told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Monday night. The deal isn’t finalized, but a source said there is “optimism” that it will get done. The club has not confirmed that a deal is in the works.
The young star — who will celebrate his 24th birthday on Wednesday — broke out in 2025, his second full season in the Majors, with a 31-homer, 35-steal campaign as well as elite defense in center field. Crow-Armstrong was named to the National League All-Star team, earned the NL Gold Glove in center and finished ninth in NL MVP voting. He was already under club control through the 2030 season, but the Cubs appear to be choosing to keep him around for even longer.
Crow-Armstrong got off to an incredible start in his age-23 season, taking an .847 OPS, 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases into the All-Star break. But he cooled off considerably in the second half, batting just .216 with a .634 OPS, six dingers and eight steals the rest of the way.
A first-round pick (19th overall) by the Mets in the 2020 Draft, Crow-Armstrong was shipped to the Cubs for Javier Báez, Trevor Williams and cash at the 2021 Trade Deadline. He made his Major League debut for Chicago late in 2023 and initially struggled at the plate, although he proved himself as an excellent defender from the get-go.