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Kyle Tucker Heads to Free Agency After Cubs' NLDS Exit

The All-Star slugger says his future in Chicago is uncertain as he prepares for an open market expected to deliver mega offers.

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.