Report: Cubs avoid arbitration with pitcher Jake Arrieta

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The Cubs and starting pitcher Jake Arrieta avoided arbitration ahead of Friday's deadline, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman.

Arrieta's one-year deal for the 2017 season will be worth $15.6375 million, per Heyman's report.

Arrieta, 30, registered an 18-8 record with a 3.10 ERA and 190 strikeouts in 31 starts last season, following up his breakout Cy Young season in 2015.

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Arrieta is set to become a free agent following the 2017 season.

The Cubs also avoided arbitration with relievers Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm earlier Friday afternoon.

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