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Cubs News: Anthony Rizzo Won't Receive New Contract Amid 2019 MLB Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs informed first baseman Anthony Rizzo they won't offer him a contract extension this offseason.

Marc Pollack, Rizzo's agent, told ESPN's Jesse Rogers his client has made it clear he wants to remain with the club for the long haul. He's under team control through 2021 as part of the seven-year, $41 million deal he signed in 2013.

"The Cubs have informed us that they will not be offering Anthony an extension at this time," Pollack said Wednesday. "Anthony has let his desire to be a Cub for life known to the organization.