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Kyle Tucker Enters Free Agency After Cubs’ NLDS Exit, Stops Short of Committing to Return

Early indications suggest heavy interest from big spenders, not a record bid from Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 9: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs bats in Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on October 9, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
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Oct 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) reacts after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning in game four of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kyle Tucker said "we'll see what happens" and "I don't know what the future is going to hold" after the Cubs’ Game 5 loss, declining to commit to a reunion.
  • Free agency opens after the World Series, positioning the 28-year-old All-Star as one of the top bats available.
  • Contract projections widely cited near $400 million are estimates, with some analysts speculating a broader range of roughly $300 million to as high as $500–$650 million.
  • Multiple outlets report the Cubs are unlikely to meet the largest projected deals, with the Dodgers, Giants, Mets and Yankees frequently mentioned as likely suitors.
  • Tucker posted a .266/.377/.464 line with 22 homers and 25 steals over 136 games, with a June right-hand fracture and a September calf strain contributing to a down second half that factors into valuation.