A bit under the radar, the Cubs released righthander Colin Rea Monday:
Cubs’ transactions page reveals that RHP Colin Rea was released Monday. That’s a blow to the team’s rotation depth. Cubs wanted to keep the pitcher, but he was released in order to pursue an opportunity in Japan. pic.twitter.com/Qwarad3DIu
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) January 5, 2021
Rea made nine appearances (two starts) for the Cubs in 2020, his first MLB time since 2016 as he fought his way back from various injuries. He posted a 5.