Charles LeClaire - USA Today Sports
Charles LeClaire - USA Today Sports

Cubs make offers to Arrieta, Davis


by - Senior Editor -

The Chicago Cubs made qualifying offers to standout pitcher Jake Arrieta and closer Wade Davis on the opening day of free agency on Monday.

The team made the $17.4 million one-year offers to both players so if they sign elsewhere, the North Siders will get a 2018 draft-pick compensation in return per player. The players will have 10 days to accept or reject the qualifying offer. Both players will more than likely turn down the one-year deals.

For the season, Davis had 32 saves to go with a 2.30 ERA, 79 strikeouts, and 1.14 WHIP. His 32 saves ranked him fifth in the National League. In his career, he has 79 saves with 3.45 ERA.

In 2017, Arrieta was 14-10 with 3.53 ERA with 163 strikeouts and 1.22 WHIP.

Comment on this story
Print   
Send Feedback to Tony Crumpton: Email | Comment
Anthony Rizzo's option declined by the Yankees
Anthony Rizzo's option declined by the Yankees
Justice Department announces settlement with Cubs over Wrigley Field accessibility
Justice Department announces settlement with Cubs over Wrigley Field accessibility
Cubs make roster move, two players elect free agency
Cubs make roster move, two players elect free agency
Post your comments!