Overview
- Jim Bowden of The Athletic estimates Tucker’s next contract could total as much as $650 million based on insider sources
- CBS Sports analyst R.J. Anderson projects the left-handed outfielder to land an annual salary near $40 million, ranking him alongside stars like Juan Soto and Aaron Judge
- Tucker remains on a one-year, $16.5 million deal with the Cubs and has not agreed to an extension with weeks left in the regular season
- His résumé includes four consecutive All-Star appearances, multiple MVP votes, a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award, underpinning his high market value
- Big-market clubs such as the Yankees, Dodgers and Phillies are expected to chase Tucker in free agency, though the Cubs could still negotiate a late extension if they make a postseason run