AP sources: Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 2-year contract
FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee. Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 on condition of anonymity because the contract was pending a successful physical.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Morry Gash]
CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is subject to a physical. Smyly has an opt out after the 2023 season. The left-hander will make $8 million next year and $8.5 million in 2024. There is a $10 million mutual option for 2025 with a $2.5 million buyout. The 33-year-old Smyly went 7-8 with a 3.47 ERA in 22 starts for Chicago this year.
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