Overview
- After the Game 5 loss in Milwaukee, Tucker said "We'll see what happens," leaving open whether he will return to the Cubs.
- His free agency opens when the World Series ends later this month, with projections suggesting a massive long-term deal that could top $400 million.
- In 136 games for Chicago, he hit .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 25 steals and 87 walks, earning an All-Star starting nod.
- He played through a June hairline fracture in his right hand, missed time in September with a left calf strain and served as designated hitter in the postseason to limit strain.
- He went 7-for-27 in the playoffs, including 0-for-4 in the decisive NLDS Game 5, following a December trade that cost the Cubs Cam Smith, Hayden Wesneski and Isaac Paredes.