Where does Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract rank among richest in Cubs history?

The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong have officially reached a contract extension. About a year ago, the talented but still relatively unproven outfielder was approached about a long-term deal, but he chose to bet on his offensive growth in 2025. It paid off in a big way as he went on to put together a 30 home run/30 stolen base season with 95 runs batted in.

Now armed with proven big league success at the plate, Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract, that could reach up to $133 with escalators. This deal buys out his first two free agent years and does not include any additional option years. This makes it the largest contract ever with no club options for a player with five years of control remaining. For reference, he previously turned down a deal in the $66-$75 million range.

As impressive as Crow-Armstrong’s deal is, especially considering he was just days shy of turning 25 at the time of the extension announcement and had only three seasons under his belt, it’s worth examining where it ranks among the richest contracts in Cubs history.

Where does Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract rank among richest in Chicago Cubs history?

Earlier this offseason, the Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal, the third-largest contract in franchise history. Only Jason Heyward’s $184 million pact and Dansby Swanson’s $177 million deal rank higher.

Outside of those top three, Crow-Armstrong is one of just a handful of players to surpass the $100 million mark. Jon Lester signed for six years and $155 million, Alfonso Soriano received $136 million, and Yu Darvish landed a $126 million deal. That places Crow-Armstrong’s $115 million contract seventh overall in Cubs history.

Richest Chicago Cubs contracts in team history

1. Jason Heyward – 8 years, $184 million

2. Dansby Swanson – 7 years, $177 million

3. Alex Bregman – 5 years, $175 million

4. Jon Lester – 6 years, $155 million

5. Alfonso Soriano – 8 years, $136 million

6. Yu Darvish – 6 years, $126 million

7. Pete Crow Armstrong – 6 years, $115 million