While the Cubs declined the $25 million team option on pitcher Jon Lester Friday, they did pick up the $16.5 million option on first baseman Anthony Rizzo before Sunday's deadline.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30225905/jon-lester-hopes-remain-chicago-cubs-team-declines-25-million-option
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