Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension, a rare deal that carries no club option and allows him to reach free agency before his age-31 season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Tuesday.

The extension begins in 2027, covering four arbitration years and two free-agent-eligible seasons.

Crow-Armstrong, who turns 24 on Wednesday, established himself as baseball's premier defensive center fielder last season while delivering strong offensive production in his first full major league campaign.

"Young, very talented players, you want them to be in your franchise for a long time," Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Tuesday. "I think that's every franchise's goal."

Crow-Armstrong posted a .265/.302/.544 slash line with 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases in the first half of last season, earning an NL All-Star selection. His second-half production declined sharply, with just six home runs, eight steals, and a .216/.262/.372 line, but Chicago viewed the stretch as an outlier rather than a true measure of his ability.

The absence of a club option is highly uncommon for a player with five years of remaining control. The Cubs were willing to accept that structure, viewing Crow-Armstrong as a high-floor talent with superstar potential worth securing on a long-term commitment.