The Chicago Cubs attempted to secure center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with a contract offer during Spring Training, initially reported to be in the $60-75MM range, but Crow-Armstrong’s impressive performance has likely increased his asking price. Cubs President Jed Hoyer indicated ongoing negotiations despite typical player preferences to avoid discussions during the season, acknowledging that the earlier reported figures were inaccurate. Crow-Armstrong, who has shown elite defensive skills and a strong offensive start, is on track for early arbitration eligibility as a Super Two player by the end of the ’26 season.
