BREAKING NEWS: Pete Crow-Armstrong Becomes Cubs Star After Mets Trade ‘Shock’
In a stunning twist of baseball fate, Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a breakout star for the Chicago Cubs, just years after being dealt by the New York Mets in a move that many fans now view as one of the most lopsided trades in recent memory.
The Mets, facing internal pressure to bolster their outfield and add youthful energy to their roster, have reportedly made a strong push to reacquire Crow-Armstrong—only to be met with a response that left the front office and fanbase speechless.
“My allegiance is to the Cubs,” Crow-Armstrong said in a postgame interview. “This organization believed in me when others didn’t. I’ve grown here, developed here, and this is home now. I’m not looking back.”
Crow-Armstrong was traded to the Cubs in 2021 for short-term outfield help in the form of Javier Báez and Trevor Williams, a move that, at the time, was seen as a necessary push for the Mets’ playoff hopes. However, with Báez’s stint in New York short-lived and Crow-Armstrong now blossoming into a Gold Glove-caliber outfielder with growing offensive prowess, the narrative has shifted dramatically.
Now a central figure in Chicago’s resurgence, PCA is not only contributing on the field but has also become a fan favorite and clubhouse leader.
“It’s rare to find a young player with this kind of poise, maturity, and commitment,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We’re lucky to have him, and he’s only getting better.”
As the Mets continue to search for answers, Cubs fans can rest easy knowing their star center fielder is here to stay—and not looking to rekindle any New York chapter of his career.