"He slashed .291/.395/.537 through the end of June for a 157 wRC+ while stealing 20 bases. But his results tapered off as the season went along. A finger fracture suffered in early June didn't immediately slow him down but seemed to catch up with him eventually. A calf strain also popped up later in the season. From July through the end of the season, Tucker slashed just .225/.348/.342 for a 103 wRC+. He had a .259/.375/.370 line and 118 wRC+ in the postseason."
"Despite the tepid finish, Tucker has shown remarkably well-rounded production when healthy and should still be in high demand this winter. From 2021 to the present, he has a combined .277/.365/.514 line and 143 wRC+. He stole 105 bases in there with strong defensive grades, though the glovework seems to be trending down. FanGraphs credited him with 23.4 wins above replacement, making him one of the ten most valuable position players in that stretch."
The Cubs finished 2025 with a constructive season that ended in a Division Series loss to the Brewers. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer held an end-of-season presser while avoiding specific roster commitments. Kyle Tucker's impending free agency is a focal point, and Hoyer said the team will pursue conversations about retaining him. Tucker produced elite offensive numbers early (.291/.395/.537, 157 wRC+, 20 steals) but experienced a decline after injuries, slashing .225/.348/.342 from July onward and posting .259/.375/.370 in the postseason. From 2021 onward he has a .277/.365/.514 line, 143 wRC+, 105 steals and 23.4 FanGraphs WAR.
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