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Cubs allow Justin Turner to become free agent, agree to new deal with Colin Rea
Original Publication Date: November 6, 2025 9:15AM
Publication Updated: November 6, 2025 12:07PM
CHICAGO (AP) — Infielder Justin Turner became a free agent Thursday after the Chicago Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option, and the team agreed to a $6.5 million, one-year contract to retain right-hander Colin Rea.
Turner will receive a $2 million buyout as part of a contract that included a $4 million salary this year.
A first baseman and third baseman who turns 41 on Nov. 23, Turner hit .219 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 80 games.
Turner is a two-time All-Star and was a 2020 World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has a .283 average with 201 homers and 832 RBIs in 17 major league seasons with Baltimore (2009-10), the New York Mets (2010-13), the Dodgers (2014-22), Boston (2023), Toronto (2024), Seattle (2024) and the Cubs.
Rea’s new contract includes a $5.5 million salary for 2026 and a $7.5 million club option for 2027 with a $1 million buyout.
His expiring contract paid a $4.25 million salary this year and included a $6 million club option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout. The buyout was dropped as part of the new deal.
Rea was 11-7 with a 3.95 ERA in 27 starts and five relief appearances over 159 1/3 innings.
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