Why trade to Cubs was a ‘blessing’ for Pete Crow-Armstrong
Five years after being traded to Chicago, Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about the blessing its been to be a member of the Cubs.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is approaching, and the Chicago Cubs have avoided the need for a new player by keeping their All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Initially drafted by the New York Mets in 2020, Crow-Armstrong was traded to the Cubs in 2021 alongside Javier Baez, Trevor Williams, and cash. The deal has proven to be a blessing for the player, who expressed his gratitude to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Crow-Armstrong explained that the trade changed his life and his family's life in numerous ways, allowing him to play for the best fans in the world at Wrigley. The Cubs clearly benefited from the trade, with Crow-Armstrong already earning two All-Star appearances and a Gold Glove before his 25th birthday.
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