The Chicago Cubs are reportedly set to pick up the $20 million option in starting pitcher Cole Hamels' contract for the 2019 season, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
Chicago acquired Hamels in a pre-deadline trade with the Texas Rangers last season.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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