Colin Rea

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5+2⁄3 innings only giving up one run and striking out 6. By the end of the season Rea, made 26 appearances for Milwaukee, 22 of which were starts, and posted a 4.55 ERA.

On November 2, 2023, Rea re-signed with Milwaukee on a one-year contract with the Brewers with a club option for 2025. [28] In 32 games (27 starts) for the Brewers, he posted a 12-6 record and 4.29 ERA with 135 strikeouts across 167+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 4, 2024, the Brewers declined Rea's option, making him a free agent. [29]

Chicago Cubs

On January 13, 2025, Rea signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. [30]

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Colin Rea
Colin Rea Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 20220919.jpg
Rea with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in 2022
Chicago Cubs – No. 53
Pitcher
Born: (1990-07-01) July 1, 1990 (age 34)
Cascade, Iowa, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 11, 2015, for the San Diego Padres
NPB: June 3, 2021, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
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