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Colin Rea stays with Brewers, agrees to $4.5 million 1-year contract

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Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023 Updated Jul 4, 2026

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is often compared to the legendary Babe Ruth, who also began his Major League Baseball career as a pitcher before his home run prowess changed the game forever.

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MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Colin Rea stayed with the Milwaukee Brewers rather than explore the free-agent market, agreeing Thursday to a $4.5 million, one-year contract that could be worth up to $10 million over two seasons.

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