Colin Rea, a starter for the Chicago Cubs, has worked to a 7-7 record across 17 starts and 105.2 innings this season. The right-hander has paired a 4.85 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP, while posting 6.90 strikeouts per nine and 3.24 walks per nine. His profile points more toward contact management and navigating lineups than overpowering hitters.
When Rea is at his best, he keeps the game moving with a steady mix and enough strike-throwing to avoid big innings. The overall results suggest some pressure on his command, and the margin for error can be thin when traffic builds on the bases. Because he does not rely purely on swing-and-miss stuff, his outlook often depends on location, sequencing, and limiting hard contact.
Recent form:
- 07/225.0 IP · 4 ER · 5 K
- 07/176.0 IP · 3 ER · 6 K
- 07/085.1 IP · 3 ER · 2 K
- 07/015.0 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
- 06/265.0 IP · 1 ER · 4 K
Colin Rea has pitched through some uneven stretches lately, and the current up trend reflects how quickly his outings can swing based on fastball command. Even so, if he is getting ahead early and forcing hitters to put the ball in play on his terms, he can still provide useful innings and stabilize a turn in the rotation.
For fantasy and matchup purposes, Rea fits best as a stream-dependent option whose value rises against lineups that chase or lack power depth. His win total at 7 against 7 shows he can still come away with decisions when the matchup and run support cooperate, but the floor remains tied to traffic, efficiency, and whether he can work deep enough to protect ratios.
Colin Rea game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22 | Detroit Tigers | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Jul 17 | Minnesota Twins | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Jul 8 | Baltimore Orioles | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.29 |
| Jul 1 | San Diego Padres | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.60 |
| Jun 26 | Milwaukee Brewers | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1.80 |
| Jun 20 | Toronto Blue Jays | 5.1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 14 | San Francisco Giants | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8.57 |
| Jun 9 | Colorado Rockies | 4.2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 15.00 |
| Jun 3 | Athletics | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.53 |
| May 28 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.53 |
| May 23 | Houston Astros | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.86 |
| May 17 | Chicago White Sox | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8.57 |
| May 12 | Atlanta Braves | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10.98 |
| May 6 | Cincinnati Reds | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1.76 |
| May 1 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 5.1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.53 |
| Apr 25 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17.42 |
| Apr 20 | Philadelphia Phillies | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1.45 |
| Apr 14 | Philadelphia Phillies | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Apr 8 | Tampa Bay Rays | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.80 |
| Apr 3 | Cleveland Guardians | 3.1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2.90 |
| Mar 30 | Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6.00 |
Colin Rea season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 0 | 6.00 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 1.33 |
| Apr | 3 | 4.44 | 24.1 | 20 | 9 | 1.27 |
| May | 6 | 4.78 | 32.0 | 25 | 11 | 1.44 |
| Jun | 4 | 5.04 | 25.0 | 14 | 11 | 1.52 |
| Jul | 4 | 5.06 | 21.1 | 18 | 7 | 1.45 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .238
- Zone 02: .290
- Zone 03: .222
- Zone 04: .370
- Zone 05: .414
- Zone 06: .366
- Zone 07: .308
- Zone 08: .406
- Zone 09: .265
- Zone 11: .125
- Zone 12: .105
- Zone 13: .088
- Zone 14: .146
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .476
- Zone 02: .606
- Zone 03: .444
- Zone 04: .852
- Zone 05: 1.233
- Zone 06: .951
- Zone 07: .615
- Zone 08: 1.375
- Zone 09: .765
- Zone 11: .651
- Zone 12: .333
- Zone 13: .349
- Zone 14: .492
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .238
- Zone 02: .355
- Zone 03: .222
- Zone 04: .481
- Zone 05: .862
- Zone 06: .585
- Zone 07: .308
- Zone 08: .969
- Zone 09: .500
- Zone 11: .250
- Zone 12: .158
- Zone 13: .088
- Zone 14: .188
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .238
- Zone 02: .273
- Zone 03: .222
- Zone 04: .370
- Zone 05: .400
- Zone 06: .366
- Zone 07: .308
- Zone 08: .406
- Zone 09: .265
- Zone 11: .512
- Zone 12: .190
- Zone 13: .279
- Zone 14: .349
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 58.00
- Zone 02: 59.00
- Zone 03: 40.00
- Zone 04: 79.00
- Zone 05: 73.00
- Zone 06: 68.00
- Zone 07: 57.00
- Zone 08: 64.00
- Zone 09: 59.00
- Zone 11: 39.00
- Zone 12: 38.00
- Zone 13: 63.00
- Zone 14: 87.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 77.00
- Zone 02: 91.00
- Zone 03: 56.00
- Zone 04: 107.00
- Zone 05: 131.00
- Zone 06: 106.00
- Zone 07: 80.00
- Zone 08: 94.00
- Zone 09: 93.00
- Zone 11: 262.00
- Zone 12: 97.00
- Zone 13: 203.00
- Zone 14: 359.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
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