The Chicago Cubs were one of the most active teams this offseason, and they are still set to trade to bring in stars. The franchise signed one of MLB’s best players, Kyle Tucker, and he’s doing a fantastic job. Kyle Tucker is keeping up the hype for Chicago, and he’s worth every penny.
However, the three-time All-Star and one of the game’s premier outfielders will be a free agent soon. Chicago needs plenty to retain Tucker, and it’s not going to be easy with the tough competition brewing. MLB insider Jon Heyman thinks that the Chicago Cubs will fall short with Kyle Tucker, and he’s heading to free agency.
What makes it more interesting is that Heyman thinks the Red Sox would be the ones to land Tucker.
“That is a possibility. Certainly, this guy is going to be a free agent at this point. We thought maybe there would be some discussions. Maybe they tried, and maybe it didn’t work. We had Jed Hoyer with Joel Sherman on the podcast for the New York Post, and he said, basically, it’s very difficult to sign up a guy who was about to be a free agent of his stature, to me, that was a pretty big hint that they’re not going to be able to do it in the season,” Jon Heyman said.
What does Kyle Tucker's future look like heading into free agency this upcoming offseason?@JonHeyman mentions the Cubs, Giants and Red Sox as potential suitors. pic.twitter.com/audOe402QZ
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 20, 2025
Heyman further mentioned that Tucker made a lot of money and teams don’t have any risk in signing him.
Chicago Cubs Have A Strong Shot To Win The NL Central
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The Cubs hold the third-best record in the National League and are sitting on top of their division. With a 45-30 record, they are all set to have a strong run and win the NL Central division title.
A huge part of their success has come from Tucker. The slugger has been exceptional 13 home runs and a .284 batting average. It’s safe to say that the team is in their position because of Tucker.
The Chicago Cubs are ranked third in their week 11 MLB power rankings. Fans are eagerly waiting for the team to retain Tucker after this season.
