Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Contract: It’s Clear Why He Signed

The contract will begin in 2027 (he had already agreed to less than $1 million for the 2026 season, a year in which he was not yet eligible for arbitration) and will run through the end of the 2032 season.

Basically, the Cubs bought out his four years of arbitration and just two years of free agency. The average annual salary is under $20 million, but his arbitration years are undoubtedly well below his free agency years.

It's worth noting that seeing a player sign when he's five years away from free agency (he would have become a free agent after the 2030 season without the new agreement) and that there's no team option at the end of the deal is a major win for him.

His agent did a good job. He made sure to secure some financial breathing room for the second half of his career.

PCA saw the Cubs buy out just two years of his free agency; he'll receive at least $115 million and will still be a free agent after his 30th season. He'll therefore be able to go to free agency once again and cash his paycheck.

The Cubs are happy with their move. And with good reason: it's a good deal for everyone.

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