On March 23, the Chicago Cubs and center-fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reached an agreement for a long-term contract extension sources tell Jeff Passan at ESPN. The deal is pending medical review.
While the details of this extension remains slim, USA Today MLB columnist, Bob Nightingale reports that it will be over $100 million.
The 23-year-old is entering his second full professional season, all with the Cubs. In 2025, he earned Gold Glove honors and delivered a 30-30-30 season.
PCA earned himself a starting spot on the National League All-Star Team and carried the Cubs to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. His impressive 2025 bid also earned himself an invitation to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Historic 2025 Set Him Up to be the Face of Chicago Cubs Baseball
Pete Crow-Armstrong was drafted by the New York Mets and ranked the fifth-best prospect in the Mets organization at 19 years old. He was later traded to the Cubs in 2021 in exchange for infielder Javier Báez, right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams and a cash consideration.
During his time in Chicago, PCA has tallied 234 hits, 143 RBIs, 41 home runs, and has a career batting average of .240.
Crow-Armstrong had an impressive .265/.302/.544 split paired with 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases in the first-half of 2025. Following his performance, Chicago and the rest of the baseball world rallied behind PCA for an NL All-Star starting spot.
He became the first Chicago Cub to join the exclusive 30-30-30 club, recording 31 home runs, 35 stolen bases, and 37 doubles.
Earlier in the offseason, PCA met with Chicago Magazine writer Wayne Drehs for an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview where he dives into his new profound love for the city of Chicago.
“I love Chicago more and more,” Crow-Armstrong told Drehs. “It’s just an incredible city. The people are great. They give a s—. They aren’t just baseball fans who go to the game like Dodgers fans to take pictures and whatever. They are paying attention. They care.”
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A Glance At The Cubs’ 2o26 Season
The center-fielder turns 24 years old on Wednesday, just one day before facing the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Thursday, March 26 at 2:10 P.M. EST.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is looking to start 2026 just hot as the previous season. MLB.com predicts that he will be batting fifth behind Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, and Alex Bregman.
Chicago has been listed as a favorite to win the American League Central. They signed third baseman Alex Bregman, traded for right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera, and bolstered their bullpen this winter.
However, star outfielder Seiya Suzuki was added to the 10-day injured list to start the season; creating an opportunity for Michael Conforto to take his place.
CBS Sports writer Matt Synder reports that Caesar Sportsbook set the Cubs 2026 win total to a line of 88.5.
Cubs’ Pete Crow Armstrong Gets Major Contract Update