AP: Arrieta, Chicago Cubs agree on $10.7 million

AP: Arrieta, Chicago Cubs agree on $10.7 million


Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta agreed to a $10.7 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration with the highest one-year deal for a pitcher with four years of major league service.

A person familiar with the negotiations disclosed the agreement on Friday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been announced by the team.

Arrieta, who turns 30 in March, had a breakout season last year, helping the Cubs to an NL wild card. The NL Cy Young Award winner finished with a 22-6 record and a 1.77 ERA, easily cruising past most of his previous career highs.

The former TCU standout was rewarded with a $7.07 million raise. …

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