CHICAGO, Jan. 13 (UPI) — Jake Arrieta will make $15.6375 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility.
The Chicago Cubs pitcher agreed to a one-year deal with the team Friday, according to Jon Heyman.
ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported that Arrieta’s agent Scott Boras was set to talk about a long-term contract extension with the team this month.
Arrieta, 30, owned an 18-8 record with 190 strikeouts and a 3.10 ERA in 31 games last season. The 2015 Cy Young Award winner made his first All-Star team in 2016. Arrieta made $10.7 million in 2016.
The Cubs also reached agreements with Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm Friday.
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