Colin Rea

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Chicago Cubs · SP/RP

Age 366' 5" · 220 lbsThrows Right

#394 Current

FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, Rea operates as a back-end starter or spot starter in Chicago's rotation, offering modest upside in wins and strikeouts rather than a dominant fantasy profile. His 2025 season demonstrated competence with an 11-7 record, 127 strikeouts, and a 3.95 ERA across 159 innings, but the early 2026 numbers suggest decline with a 4.80 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through mid-season appearances. Managers should view him as a late-round depth option for strikeout streaks or spot-start situations rather than a weekly starter, as age and recent performance volatility present significant injury and regression risk. His All-Star selections from his prime years in Texas (2015) carry little relevance to his current role as a veteran innings-eater seeking consistency in a competitive league.

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Colin Rea Earns Postseason-Ready Save
Cubs reliever Colin Rea secured a two-inning save with a perfect outing against the Red Sox on Sunday, striking out one batter. Rea's clean appearance late in the season positioning him as a potential contributor for Chicago's playoff run. His availability and recent form make him a valuable bullpen piece heading into October.
Sep 28, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	San Diego Padres	6	6	2	2	0	4.26	1.26	26	31.2	11
2016	2 teams▼	20	19	5	5	0	4.82	1.42	80	102.2	44
2020	Chicago Cubs	9	2	1	1	0	5.79	1.21	10	14.0	2
2021	Milwaukee Brewers	1	0	0	0	0	7.50	1.17	5	6.0	0
2023	Milwaukee Brewers	26	22	6	6	0	4.55	1.19	110	124.2	38
2024	Milwaukee Brewers	32	27	12	6	1	4.29	1.26	135	167.2	43
2025	Chicago Cubs	32	27	11	7	1	3.95	1.25	127	159.1	44
2026	Chicago Cubs	34	19	8	8	2	4.34	1.33	101	137.0	47
Career	Totals	160	122	45	35	4	4.40	1.28	594	743	229

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2011	Eugene Emeralds	15	15	3	4	2.21	1.28	43	53.0	21
2012	Fort Wayne TinCaps	31	19	5	10	4.11	1.49	80	103.0	47
2013	2 teams▼	31	12	2	6	4.08	1.60	83	86	61
2014	Lake Elsinore Storm	28	28	11	9	3.88	1.35	118	139.0	37
2015	2 teams▼	18	18	5	4	1.95	1.00	80	101.2	23
2016	El Paso Chihuahuas	1	1	0	0	9.00	2.00	2	1.0	1
2018	2 teams▼	18	15	3	5	5.73	1.67	70	75.1	36
2019	Iowa Cubs	26	26	14	4	3.95	1.36	120	148.0	60
2021	Nashville Sounds	7	7	4	2	2.27	1.04	35	35.2	4
2023	Nashville Sounds	4	4	0	0	2.50	0.94	21	18.0	1
Career	Totals	179	145	47	44	3.66	1.36	652	760.2	291

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	10.1	0-0	1	2.61	1.16	7	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	18	119.2	6-8	1	4.44	1.38	86	44

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.6 mph

Avg Spin2046 rpm

Whiff %19.8%

K %17.2%

BB %8.0%

Hard Hit %41.7%

Barrel %10.2%

xERA5.37

xBA Against0.272

xSLG Against0.472

BA Against0.256

SLG Against0.420

GB%44.0%

FB%28.7%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

San Diego Padres

4.26

1.26

31.2

2016

2 teams▼

4.82

1.42

102.2

2020

Chicago Cubs

5.79

1.21

14.0

2021

Milwaukee Brewers

7.50

1.17

6.0

2023

Milwaukee Brewers

4.55

1.19

110

124.2

2024

Milwaukee Brewers

4.29

1.26

135

167.2

2025

Chicago Cubs

3.95

1.25

127

159.1

2026

Chicago Cubs

4.34

1.33

101

137.0

Career

Totals

160

122

4.40

1.28

594

743

229

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2011

Eugene Emeralds

2.21

1.28

53.0

2012

Fort Wayne TinCaps

4.11

1.49

103.0

2013

2 teams▼

4.08

1.60

2014

Lake Elsinore Storm

3.88

1.35

118

139.0

2015

2 teams▼

1.95

1.00

101.2

2016

El Paso Chihuahuas

9.00

2.00

1.0

2018

2 teams▼

5.73

1.67

75.1

2019

Iowa Cubs

3.95

1.36

120

148.0

2021

Nashville Sounds

2.27

1.04

35.2

2023

Nashville Sounds

2.50

0.94

18.0

Career

Totals

179

145

3.66

1.36

652

760.2

291

W-L

ERA

WHIP

10.1

0-0

2.61

1.16

W-L

ERA

WHIP

119.2

6-8

4.44

1.38