Outfielder Kyle Tucker has not wasted any time in making an impression with the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs will not be losing any time in trying to maintain Tucker for the long run. In keeping with insider Mike Rodriguez, the Cubs and Tucker are discussing a long-term extension.
Tucker was acquired from the Astros in a blockbuster trade throughout the offseason. He had been a harmful bat in the midst of the Astros’ lineup, hitting 112 homers between 2021 and 2024. A 3-time All-Star, Tucker led the American League with 112 RBI in 2023.
He has picked up proper the place he left off in Houston. Tucker has made a direct impression within the lineup, producing a .322/.452/.678 batting line with 5 homers and 6 doubles in 73 plate appearances coming into Friday. He leads the Nationwide League in runs (16), hits (19) and RBI (16). Tucker has been precisely what the Cubs hoped for.
Tucker had indicated earlier within the week that he was not thinking about an extension with the Cubs. He said that his focus was on wins and producing within the lineup. Tucker has achieved his half to date.
Any long-term deal, whether or not an extension with the Cubs or in free company, is prone to be costly. Spotrac projects Tucker to obtain a 12-year deal price simply over $533 million if he reaches the market. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could have set Tucker’s market when he signed his 14-year, $500 million extension with the Blue Jays.
The Cubs paid a major worth to deliver Tucker on board, sending third baseman/outfielder Cam Smith, infielder Isaac Paredes and pitcher Hayden Wesneski to Houston. It’s time to open the checkbook and make Tucker a major a part of the Cubs’ future.
