Recent reports this Friday, February 12, said that The Chicago Cubs have signed Jake Arrieta as their new player for the 2021 season from MLB. The veteran was a free agent because his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies ended at the end of last season and the organization decided not to grant him a renewal after three seasons with them.
MLB Network journalist and MLB specialist Jon Heyman reported that the Chicago Cubs are close to signing a contract with right-hander Jake Arrieta. The report is complemented by information from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who adds that the agreement will be for one year.
If the signing between the Cubs and Arrieta becomes official, the pitcher will start his second cycle in the National League organization, because he previously played with them in the 2013-2017 campaign, before going to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jake Arrieta, who, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, earns $ 6.5-7 million, has a lifetime ERA of 3.76 MLB, as well as a 110-79 win-loss record.
Until a few days ago, it was thought that the pitcher would sign with the New York Mets because the organization had shown “great interest” in his abilities after he failed in his attempt to get Trevor Bauer, but it seems that the story will be different. .