David Banks / APCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester leaves the game during the second inning against the Reds on Aug. 17, 2017.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester celebrates getting out of the third inning on Oct. 20, 2016, in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.- Mike Stobe / Getty ImagesJon Lester talks with Miguel Montero on the mound in the eighth inning against the Mets.
- Stacy Revere / Getty ImagesJon Lester bunts in an RBI during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 7, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester heads to the clubhouse after he pitched his last inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Sept. 15, 2018.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester meets teammates after scoring in the third inning.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester holds the Commissioner's Trophy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester departs for the team's Anchorman-themed road trip Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Dodgers in the second inning Monday, April 10, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester acknowledges third baseman David Bote after he made a play to end the third inning of the National League wild-card game against the Rockies on Oct. 2, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester speaks with reporters before the team's workout in preparation for Game 1 of the NLCS.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester prepares for his start against the Cardinals on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester celebrates after his infield turned a double play to get out of the fourth inning vs. the Indians at Wrigley Field.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Reds in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Chicago.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler is greeted by Jon Lester after Fowler made a diving catch on a Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz line drive in the fourth inning Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester heads to the dugout in the fourth inning against the White Sox on Aug. 21, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester is pulled from the game in the third inning on April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after hitting a two-run single against the Pirates in the first inning on July 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs catcher David Ross congratulates starting Jon Lester on a complete game 2-1 win over the Giants at Wrigley Field on Sept. 2, 2016.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon pulls Jon Lester in the ninth inning vs. the Indians at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester during the fourth inning of the Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester warms up before an exhibition game against the White Sox on July 19, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
- Nam Y. Huh / APCubs fans cheer for starting pitcher Jon Lester as he leaves the field during the seventh inning of a game against the Reds in Chicago on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester points to catcher David Ross after Ross threw out the Indians' Francisco Lindor, who attempted to steal second in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
- David J. Phillip / APJon Lester wipes his face as he leaves the game during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016.
- Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester walks through the dugout before the first inning against the Indians at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2018.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the plate against the Indians in the first inning Sept. 16, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
- Abel Uribe/Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester takes the stage at the Bricks and Ivy Ball on May 9, 2019, at Navy Pier.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester speaks Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, before Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester jumps out of the way of an inside pitch in the sixth inning of Game 1.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester warms up during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesThe Indians' Jason Kipnis grounds out on a pitch from Jon Lester in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester leaves Wrigley Field dressed in an "Easy Rider"-themed outfit as the Cubs leave Wrigley Field for a raod trip on Aug. 6, 2017.
- Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesActor John Cusack talks with Jon Lester after the Cubs won the NLDS at Wrigley Field.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester warms up in the outfield before throwing against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Aug. 1, 2017.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester gets a hug from David Ross in the seventh inning Oct. 20, 2016, in Game 5 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester delivers to the Indians' Mike Napoli in the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester with Kyle Hendricks as the Cubs depart on their "zany suits" road trip on May 1, 2016, from Wrigley Field.
- Dylan Buell / Getty ImagesJon Lester hits a home run in the third inning against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Aug. 1, 2017.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester celebrates after hitting an RBI single against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Aug. 27, 2018.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester works out Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, before Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester says hello to former Cubs players on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester attends practice during spring training Feb. 18, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts, after giving up a home run to Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman at Wrigley Field on Aug. 11, 2018.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester is congratulated by his teammates after picking off Cardinals baserunner Tommy Pham to end the top of the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
- Stacy Revere / Getty ImagesJon Lester fields a ground ball in the sixth inning against the Giants at Wrigley Field on October 7, 2016.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Cardinals in the third inning of Game 1.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester bunts in the fourth inning vs. the Rockies.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester delivers in the seventh inning at the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Petco Park in San Diego.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester throws at spring training on Feb. 19, 2016.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester works out Sept. 29, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers a pitch against the Rockies at Wrigley Field on April 30, 2018.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneIndians second baseman Jason Kipnis scores under the tag of Jon Lester in the fifth inning Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester stretches with other players during the second day of Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Thursday Feb. 15, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester readies to pitch the final out in the ninth inning against the Giants at Wrigley Field on Sept. 2, 2016.
- Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester warms up on the field before the Cubs play the Pirates on Sept. 26, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
- Stacy Revere / Getty ImagesJon Lester prepares to pitch in the second inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Sept. 20, 2016.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneThe right field scoreboard shows the number of strikeouts thrown by Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester n the sixth inning against the Brewers.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon poses with some of his players at his Respect the Main Event at Ravenswood Event Center. The charity boxing event featured several youth boxing matches with a portion of the net proceeds benefiting Crushers Club's youth boxing program in Englewood.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester celebrates with Cubs shortstop Addison Russell after they ended the fifth inning with a double play against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
- Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester leaves the game after the fifth inning against the Dodgers on April 25, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Charles Rex Arbogast / APCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester talks with catcher David Ross during the third inning against the Padres on May 10, 2016.
- Michael B. Thomas / Getty ImagesJon Lester walks off the field as he is relieved in the eighth inning against the Cardinals in Game 1. The Cubs lost 4-0.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Tigers in the second inning at Wrigley Field.
- Michael Owen Baker / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey, Jon Lester, Jorge Soler and Javier Baez walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after their game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 28, 2016.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester delivers to the Cardinals in the third inning on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts during a poor second inning against the Athletics on Aug. 6, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWillson Contreras talks with starting pitcher Jon Lester after he's replaced by Mike Montgomery during the 7th inning against the Nationals on Aug. 6, 2017.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester rests alone in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Pirates on July 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Nam Y. Huh / APJon Lester warms up as pitching coach Chris Bosio watches before a game against the Brewers on Aug. 17, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester glances at the framed posters on the wall as he arrives to speak with reporters before the team's workout in preparation for Game 1 at Citi Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago TribuneCubs right fielder Jason Heyward and starting pitcher Jon Lester leave the Cubs offices after they lost to the Rockies in the NL wild-card game the previous night at Wrigley Field on Oct. 3, 2018, in Chicago.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJon Lester hits a run-scoring double in the second inning of a game against the Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 20, 2016.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester after he struck out during the third inning of their game against the Giants at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester walks through the dugout after shutting down the Giants in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester and the Cubs work out at Wrigley Field before traveling to New York to face the Mets.
- Jon Durr, Getty ImagesJon Lester pitches the Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after giving up a home run to Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 11, 2018.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers a pitch against the Padres during the first inning at Wrigley Field on May 10, 2016.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester stands by after giving up a solo homer to Phillies hitter Aaron Altherr in the first inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after the last out of his complete game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after getting the final out in the second inning against the Giants at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester picks up Anthony Rizzo next to Addison Russell as the Cubs celebrate their division crown on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester walks off the mound after pitching during the first inning of a cactus league game against the Padres at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2019.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester gets applause as he heads back into the dugout after being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning against the Dodgers on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester celebrates as he finishes the eighth inning. Lester struck out season-high 14 batters in the win vs. the Rockies at Wrigley Field.
- Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesNLCS co-MVPs Jon Lester and Javier Baez pose at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016.
- Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers the ball against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester pitches during the first inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on, June 18, 2016.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJon Lester after giving up a solo home run to the Braves' Freddie Freeman in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 29, 2016.
- Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after striking out the final batter in the fourth inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 27, 2018.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester leaves the game after allowing 10 runs to the Pirates in the first inning Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester works out before their National League Championship Series at Citi Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester stretches with other players during the second day of Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Thursday Feb. 15, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester heads into the dugout after being pulled from the game in the third inning against the Tigers at Wrigley Field.
- Nam Y. Huh / APCubs starter Jon Lester throws against the Pirates during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on May 15, 2016.
- Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the plate against the Dodgers in the first inning on April 25, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJon Lester reacts after pitching in the fifth inning against the Indians in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJon Lester tosses the ball to first base to record an out in the first inning against the Giants at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester after he gave up a solo home run to the Cardinals' Thomas Pham during the eighth inning of Game 1.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester delivers to the Dodgers in the first inning Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester walks out of the dugout Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, a day before starting Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Giants at Wrigley Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester looks at his phone during the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's Cook-Off for Cancer on May 23, 2019, in Chicago.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester, center, and first baseman Anthony Rizzo talk in the dugout after the Cubs shut down the Padres in the sixth inning on July 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester smiles in the dugout after his performance against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on June 9, 2018.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester pitches during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Erin Hooley/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester bunts during the fifth inning against the Dodgers on June 20, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDavid Ross with Jon Lester after his home run against the Cardinals during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 25, 2016.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester gets a hug from John Lackey after their 4-1 win over the Giants at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester, left, with left fielder Matt Szczur after their team's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
- Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJon Lester celebrates in the clubhouse after the Cubs won the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016.
- Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester has a laugh while attending Cubs manager Joe Maddon's annual charity boxing event at the Wintrust Building in Chicago on May 25, 2018.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester reacts to striking out Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis with two men on base in the seventh inning Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
- Terrence Antonio James/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester retreats to the dugout and mops his head after being pulled in the fourth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 20, 2018.
- Mike Stobe / Getty ImagesJon Lester throws a pitch in the first inning against the Mets during Game 1 of the NLCS at Citi Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester bumps fists with manager Joe Maddon as they traded places at the microphone to speak with reporters before Game 1.
- Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJon Lester lays down the game-winning bunt in the 12th inning to bring score Jason Heyward on Sunday, July 31, 2016, against the Mariners at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after getting out of the six inning of the National League wild-card game Oct. 2, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester walks through the dugout after the second inning of a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester practices fielding drills during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 16, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneWith the Commissioner's Trophy in the foreground, Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester hugs former Cubs catcher David Ross after Ross threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Reds during the home opener at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016.
- Ezra Shaw / Getty ImagesJon Lester walks off the field after being relieved during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016.
- Dylan Buell / Getty ImagesJon Lester celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Aug. 1, 2017.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester heads to the dugout before a game against the White Sox on June 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs infielders take positions close to the plate as Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester forces Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to bunt into a double play during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester pitches during the second inning of a cactus league game against the Padres at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2019.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester runs to a team meeting with manager Joe Maddon during the first workout of spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 20, 2016.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester wipes his face while waiting in the on-deck circle in the third inning against the Padres on July 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Stacey Wescott/Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester sits in the dugout during a game against the Padres on Aug. 5, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJon Lester walks into the dugout after the top of the seventh inning against the Pirates.
- Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jon Lester talks with a teammate in the dugout during the third inning against the Pirates at on April 10, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- David J. Phillip / APJon Lester gets ready to take batting practice before Game 4 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 29, 2016.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the plate during the fifth inning against the Twins on July 22, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJon Lester heads to the team bus in a track suit after a 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 5, 2016.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester stands draped in a "W" flag after the Cubs clinched a spot in the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
- Dilip Vishwanat / Getty ImagesA multiple-exposure sequence of Jon Lester as he throws a pitch in the seventh inning against the Cardinals in Game 1.
- David Banks, Getty ImagesJon Lester lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Indians during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field.
- Phil Velasquez / Chicago TribuneOn vendor heads to his post while a photo of Jon Lester looks on outside Wrigley Field.
- Dylan Buell / Getty ImagesJon Lester doubles in the sixth inning against the Rockies at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2016.
- Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester shakes hands while bartending at the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's sixth annual Cook-Off for Cancer fundraiser at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago on May 9, 2018.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester and catcher Davis Ross after a conference on the mound vs. the Rockies.
- Charles Rex Arbogast / APJon Lester and his son Hudson spray champagne after the Cubs won the NLDS.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester in the dugout after being lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of the National League wild-card game on Oct. 2, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
- Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneJon Lester pitches during the first inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 18, 2016.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester pitches in relief of Kyle Hendricks in the fifth inning Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
- Paul Beaty / APJon Lester celebrates after scoring on an Anthony Rizzo two-RBI single during the third inning.
- Terrence Antonio James / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts after pitching out of a tough seventh inning against the Angels on June 3, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester sits with his sons during the Home Run Derby at Petco Park in San Diego on Monday, July 11, 2016.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJon Lester delivers a pitch against the Cardinals during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 25, 2016.
- Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws during the second inning against the Rays on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester is unable to make a tag as Indians baserunner Francisco Lindor slides in safely at home plate in the first inning Sept. 16, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester during the first inning of a cactus league game against the Padres at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2019.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts in the second inning against the Cardinals on June 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Dilip Vishwanat / Getty ImagesJon Lester throws a pitch in the fourth inning against the Cardinals during Game 1.
- Jon Durr, Getty ImagesJon Lester reacts after giving up a grand to the Tigers' Nick Castellanos during the third inning at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester during the first inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
- Mike Stobe / Getty ImagesJon Lester walks to the dugout after being relieved against the Mets in Game 1.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester works out Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, before the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester celebrates with his son after he Cubs clinched the NL Central at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester reacts after surrendering a home run to the Mets' Travis d'Arnaud in the 6th inning of Game 1 of the NLCS.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJon Lester warms up before Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016.
- Jon Durr / Getty ImagesJon Lester celebrates after pitching a complete game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on June 1, 2016.
- Michael Heiman / Getty ImagesJon Lester pitches against the Mets during Game 1 of the NLCS.
- Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester prepares to deliver to the plate during the fourth inning against the Brewers on May 12, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws in the first inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series against the Giants at Wrigley Field on Oct. 7, 2016.
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1. He is a cancer survivor. In 2006, he suffered a sore back and was put on the disabled list. Soon thereafter he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphona. After treatment he is now cancer free. In 2012, he started the NVRQT Campaign to support children’s cancer research.
2. He loves to hunt and fish. He told outdoorhub.com: “I’m looking forward to taking my son hunting with me. … I want him to learn about the good people in this world who come from families that hunt and fish together.”
3. The Red Sox selected Jon Lester with the 57th overall pick in the 2002 draft out of Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, Wash.
4. He and his wife, Farrah, have two sons: Hudson and Walker.
5. He has his own wine label: CabernAce. The proceeds go to charity.
