Colin Rea Stats

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-hander Colin Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, and he's likely to pitch in a bulk-relief role on Tuesday behind starter Trevor Megill as the team faces off with the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be more of a bullpen day for the Brew Crew as they look to get some of their starters some extra rest down the stretch, but Rea figures to be in the game the longest. The 33-year-old has appeared in 23 games (21 starts) for Milwaukee in 2023 and has gone 5-6 with a 4.89 ERA (5.01 FIP), 1.23 WHIP, 35 walks and a career-high 100 strikeouts in 114 innings pitched. Rea last pitched on Sept. 13 against the Miami Marlins and went 4 2/3 frames in a loss.

6 days ago

The Chicago Cubs released right-hander Colin Rea on Monday in order to allow the pitcher to pursue an opportunity in Japan. Rea avoided arbitration last month by agreeing on a one-year, $702,500 deal, and he was going to have a chance to compete for the fifth starting job in spring training. As of now, Kyle Hendricks, Zach Davies and Alec Mills are lined up for the top three spots, with righty Adbert Alzolay projected for one of the remaining two open spots. Tyler Chatwood, Jon Lester and Jose Quintana are all free agents, while the Cubs also traded Yu Darvish to the Padres. Rea, 30, appeared in nine games last year (two starts) and had a 5.79 ERA with 10 strikeouts and two walks in 14 innings. He was 14-4 with a 3.95 ERA in 148 innings for Triple-A Iowa in 2019, his first full season since having Tommy John surgery in 2016.

over a year ago

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea allowed four hits and three runs with zero walks and no strikeouts versus the Brewers on Saturday. Rea only lasted 3 1/3 innings and isnt expect to remain in the rotation. Rea will be primarily working out of the bullpen and can be left on the waiver wire.

over a year ago