If that ends up being the case, Rea would be a natural option to step in. The veteran righty has plenty of starting experience at the MLB level, including 27 starts for the Brewers last year.

You'll recognize most of the players who take the ball as starters for the Brewers this year, but performance is a question.

The Cubs agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract with Rea on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. The deal also includes a club option for 2026. The Brewers declined Rea's $5.5 ...

The Chicago Cubs have added depth to their pitching staff, signing former Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Colin Rea to a one-year, $5 million contract, as first reported by Bob Nightengale on X.The ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized ... in Japan during the 2022 season before returning to the Brewers. He went 12-6 with a 4.29 ERA over 27 starts and ...

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million ... Japan during the 2022 season before returning to the Brewers. He went 12-6 with a 4.29 ERA over 27 starts and ...

Still, the Brewers starters hope to need the defense a little less in 2025. Gone from the rotation are Colin Rea, Bryse Wilson and Joe Ross, who threw over 300 innings and started nearly 50 games ...