CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly finalized a $19 million, two-year contract on Saturday.
Smyly has an opt out after the 2023 season. The left-hander will make $8 million next year and $8.5 million in 2024. There is a $10 million mutual option for 2025 with a $2.5 million buyout.
The 33-year-old Smyly went 7-8 with a 3.47 ERA in 22 starts for Chicago last season.
Smyly joins a group of potential starters that includes Marcus Stroman, Jameson Taillon and Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs also have Justin Steele, Adrian Sampson and Keegan Thompson in the mix.