2025 Stats
W-L
11-7
ERA
3.95
WHIP
1.25
K
127
SV
1
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
In his first year with the Cubs, Rea filled a back-of-the-rotation role and posted solid if not spectacular numbers. The veteran righty logged 159.1 innings across 32 appearances (27 starts) while compiling a 3.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 127 strikeouts. Rea also recorded 11 wins, which was one away from the career high he set a year earlier in Milwaukee. The ERA represented a new career best for Rea and it was the first time he ever posted a sub-4.00 figure across seven MLB seasons. The 35-year-old will never be confused for a staff ace, and with a career 7.32 K/9 and 4.46 FIP, his upside moving forward is limited. However, Rea is back with the Cubs in 2026 on a one-year, $5.5 million deal, and he figures to slot in as the team's No. 5 starter, at least until Justin Steele (elbow) is able to return, which could push the former into more of a swing role. Rea looked comfortable in Chicago last year, so he could provide some fantasy value as a streamer in the right matchups. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Cubs in November of 2025. The deal includes a $7.5 million club option (or $1 million buyout) for 2027.
Likely slated for bullpen role
Rea will likely work in a bullpen role to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Chicago's key offseason pitching addition was Edward Cabrera, and he will likely slot in near the top of the rotation. The Cubs will also start the year with Cade Horton, who made a splash in the majors after he debuted last May. Justin Steele (elbow) should return at some point as well. The deeper pitching staff figures to push Rea into more of a swing role, at least early in the season. The veteran righty appeared in 32 games for Chicago last year, making 27 starts, and posted a 3.95 ERA and 127 strikeouts across 159.1 innings. Rea is a serviceable starter when given the opportunity, but his fantasy value takes a hit in long relief.
Chicago's key offseason pitching addition was Edward Cabrera, and he will likely slot in near the top of the rotation. The Cubs will also start the year with Cade Horton, who made a splash in the majors after he debuted last May. Justin Steele (elbow) should return at some point as well. The deeper pitching staff figures to push Rea into more of a swing role, at least early in the season. The veteran righty appeared in 32 games for Chicago last year, making 27 starts, and posted a 3.95 ERA and 127 strikeouts across 159.1 innings. Rea is a serviceable starter when given the opportunity, but his fantasy value takes a hit in long relief.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
76
Last 10 Games
69
Last 5 Games
58
How many pitches does Colin Rea generally throw?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-12%
BAA vs RHP
2025
-24%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .268 | 177 | 74 | 230 | 45 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .235 | 195 | 51 | 204 | 27 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .292 | 66 | 32 | 90 | 14 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .222 | 61 | 12 | 65 | 6 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .257 | 63 | 23 | 84 | 16 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .258 | 72 | 20 | 85 | 13 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .251 | 48 | 19 | 56 | 15 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .220 | 62 | 19 | 54 | 8 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-2%
ERA at Home
2025
-6%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | 4.21 | 1.20 | 256.2 | 7.7 | 2.5 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 4.29 | 1.28 | 195.0 | 7.0 | 2.5 | ||||
| 2025Home | 3.86 | 1.23 | 98.0 | 7.2 | 2.8 | ||||
| 2025Away | 4.11 | 1.27 | 61.1 | 7.2 | 2.1 | ||||
| 2024Home | 4.16 | 1.13 | 93.0 | 7.6 | 2.0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 4.46 | 1.43 | 74.2 | 6.8 | 2.7 | ||||
| 2023Home | 4.80 | 1.26 | 65.2 | 8.8 | 2.6 | ||||
| 2023Away | 4.27 | 1.10 | 59.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Colin Rea compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
2.89K/9
7.2BB/9
2.5HR/9
1.1Fastball
94.7 mphERA
3.95WHIP
1.25BABIP
.295GB/FB
1.22Left On Base
73.7%Exit Velocity
83.3 mphBarrels/BBE
6.2%Spin Rate
2126 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
26.2%Swinging Strike
9.4%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rea was a major rotation piece for the Brewers over the past two seasons, but the organization elected to turn down his $5.5 million club option for 2025 after he posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 135:43 K:BB over 167.2 innings. He served up 52 home runs in 58 outings across the last two years and also had a 4.82 FIP during that span. Rea cleared waivers prior to Milwaukee turning down the option, so there's limited interest league-wide even at a modest salary. The 34-year-old may not get consistent starts again in 2025, but he should be able to secure a contract this winter, even if it's a minor-league pact.
More Fantasy News
Back with Cubs on one-year deal
The Cubs re-signed Rea to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a $7.5 million club option for 2027 on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Takes loss in relief in Game 5
Rea (0-1) was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the NLDS against Milwaukee on Saturday. He allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 2.2 innings.
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Strikes out seven in win
Rea (11-7) earned the win against the Cardinals on Friday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out seven over 5.2 scoreless innings.
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Strikes out 11 in hard-luck loss
Rea (10-7) allowed one run on four hits and struck out 11 without walking a batter over seven innings, taking the loss Thursday versus the Reds.
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Fans five in no-decision
Rea allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out five batters over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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League unimpressed by arsenal
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Rea likely went unclaimed on waivers due to his Stuff+ of 84, which ranked 55th of 58 qualified starters during the 2024 regular season.
Analysis
The right-hander delivered results just below league average the past two seasons for the Brewers with a 4.40 ERA across 292.1 innings, and the organization declined his $5 million club option for 2025 after he passed through waivers. Rea was Milwaukee's most reliable starter at times in 2024 but faded down the stretch, and his non-dominant arsenal leads to a limited ceiling.
The right-hander delivered results just below league average the past two seasons for the Brewers with a 4.40 ERA across 292.1 innings, and the organization declined his $5 million club option for 2025 after he passed through waivers. Rea was Milwaukee's most reliable starter at times in 2024 but faded down the stretch, and his non-dominant arsenal leads to a limited ceiling.