Particle.news
Download on the App Store
15 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Kyle Tucker Keeps Cubs Return Uncertain as Free Agency Begins

His cautious postgame remarks and nine-figure projections point to a costly market that some insiders say Chicago is unlikely to chase.

Image
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)
Image
Image

Overview

  • After the Cubs' NLDS elimination, Tucker said "we'll see what happens" about re-signing and added that he does not know what the future will hold.
  • He is expected to draw massive offers, with projections commonly in the $300 million to $400 million range, including a near-$400 million estimate from Spotrac.
  • Chicago and Tucker did not reach a long-term extension during the season following his trade from Houston last winter.
  • Tucker produced a .266/.377/.464 line with 22 home runs and 25 steals in 136 games, with a hairline right-hand fracture in June and a September calf strain affecting his second half.
  • Analysts have linked large-market teams such as the Dodgers, Giants and New York clubs as potential bidders, and some reporting suggests the Cubs are unlikely to match a "monster" deal.