In what is probably the least surprising move of the offseason, the Cubs have picked up their $16.5 million team option on Anthony Rizzo for 2020. The first baseman still has one more year left at the same figure, so expect him to remain in Chicago for at least that long. Well, unless he just falls off a cliff and the $2 million buyout becomes more attractive, but that ain’t happening.
Cubs news: In the least surprising move of the off-season, a league source indicates the Cubs have picked up Anthony Rizzo's option for 2020 at $16.