Cubs' Kyle Tucker: $650 Million Contract Looms as Top Free Agent

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Tucker’s free agent price tag rising despite slump, per insider

The Chicago Cubs will be facing a unique dilemma down the stretch and into the offseason. That dilemma centers around what to do with right fielder Kyle Tucker. The multi-tool asset came to the Cubs via trade with the Houston Astros that cost them third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and, most importantly, 2024 no. 1 draft pick Cam Smith. It was, admittedly, a lot to give up for potentially just one year of Tucker, who was set t…

Cubs' Kyle Tucker: $650 Million Contract Looms as Top Free Agent

Kyle Tucker, the Chicago Cubs' standout outfielder, is poised for a historic contract, potentially worth up to $650 million, despite a recent slump. Renowned analyst Jim Bowden ranks him as the top pending free agent, emphasizing Tucker's exceptional all-around capabilities, which include hitting, power, defense, and speed. With a current season batting average of .265 and 18 home runs, Tucker's track record suggests he will command a massive pa…