Cubs Lock Up PCA With Long-Term Extension, Cementing Elite Center-Field Defense
The Cubs are finalizing a long-term extension with star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, locking up a premier defensive cornerstone after a breakout 2025 season (31 homers, 72 extra-base hits, 35 steals) and strong defensive metrics. While his offensive approach remains aggressive with questions about consistency against lefties, his ceiling makes him a central piece for Chicago’s competitive window, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.