CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have locked in their manager, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with David Ross that includes a team option for 2025.
The deal eliminates the scrutiny that would’ve had come with being a lame-duck manager in 2022. Instead, the organization shows a commitment to Ross through a potential transitionary stretch for the franchise.
“Our hope certainly is David’s here for a long time,” president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said in October.
Ross, 44, was entering the final guaranteed year of his original contact, which also had a club option for 2023.
The Cubs are 105-117 in Ross’ two seasons at the helm, including a National League Central title in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign.
“Dealing with the frustration of losing in a positive way is a challenge for somebody who hasn’t been part of a lot of losing,” Ross told the Tribune in late September. “But there’s also an excitement in that and a moment for me to put impressions and teach and help guys learn to have real things that can help us in the future and relaying that to my coaching staff.”
