Marcus Stroman was the first to report that he was signing with the Cubs.
At 6:52 pm ET Wednesday, the pitcher tweeted “Chicago!” and tagged the team to announce their move. In a subsequent tweet, he shared his excitement about playing in Chicago and expressed his support for the Cubs fan base.
CHICAGO! @Cubs
– Marcus Stroman (@ STR0) December 1, 2023
Chicago has always been one of my favorite cities. Culture and passion everywhere. More than excited to pitch in front of one of the best fan bases in all of sports. Thanks to everyone in town for the warm welcome. I can feel it. Let’s get to work! @Cubs
– Marcus Stroman (@ STR0) December 1, 2023
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Stroman also tweeted that Wrigley Field is the only MLB stadium he hasn’t pitched at. He then interacted with the commenters.
Wrigley Field is the only major league stadium that I have not pitched in my career. Mad. Can’t wait to call it home! @Cubs
– Marcus Stroman (@ STR0) December 1, 2023
I appreciate it, man!
– Marcus Stroman (@ STR0) December 2, 2023
Thank you my friend. I’ll come to see you play soon. Right after my baby is born!
– Marcus Stroman (@ STR0) December 2, 2023
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At 8:20 pm ET, the Cubs announced that they had signed Stroman. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the right-handed free agent agreed to a three-year, $ 71 million contract that includes an opt-out after the 2023 season. The contract also includes escalators based on pitched innings that could increase the total value of the contract to $ 75 million, Passan reported.
the #Cubes today he agreed to the terms of a three-year major league contract with RHP Marcus Stroman. pic.twitter.com/6bkko55shP
– Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) December 2, 2023
Marcus Stroman signed a three-year, $ 71 million contract with the Chicago Cubs that includes an opt-out option after the second season, sources told ESPN. It will earn $ 25 million in 2023, $ 25 million in 2023, and $ 21 million in 2024. Includes $ 2 million escalators for 160 IPs on 22 and 23.
– Jeff Passan (@Jeff Passan) December 2, 2023
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Stroman, 30, spent the 2023 season with the Mets. He compiled a 3.02 ERA in 179 innings in 33 starts. In 2019, he represented the Blue Jays in the All-Star Game; Less than three weeks later, Toronto moved it to New York. He won his first Gold Glove in 2017.
