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Kris Bryant Loses Grievance vs. Cubs, Will Become Free Agent After 2021 Season

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The Chicago Cubs reportedly scored a victory when an arbitrator ruled against Kris Bryant in his service-time grievance.

Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the decision gives the Cubs two more years of control over Bryant before he can become a free agent after the 2021 season.

Passan noted the ruling is still going through final reviews and is expected to be made public within the next week. It will say the Cubs "did not run afoul of service-time rules."

Bryant's grievance stems from the Cubs' decision in 2015 when they had him open the season in Triple-A.