"The Cubs traded for Tucker last December in a move that proved they were setting themselves up to be a contender in 2025. Trading away a top prospect like Cam Smith - not to mention the other pieces in the deal - for someone of Tucker's caliber was not something we had seen Jed Hoyer do before, but his aggressiveness gave the team someone to build around for his lone season with the ballclub."
"The offseason may not be officially underway just yet, but it's now a hot topic after the Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday in Milwaukee. Reporters made sure to ask Kyle Tucker about it after the game, as the outfielder/designated hitter is set to become a free agent once the offseason begins. "We'll see what happens," Tucker said. "I don't know what the future is gonna hold.""
The Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday in Milwaukee, thrusting the team's offseason into focus. Reporters asked Kyle Tucker about his upcoming free agency; Tucker said, 'We'll see what happens,' and added that he did not know what the future would hold, calling it an honor to have played with his teammates and wishing them well. Chicago acquired Tucker last December, surrendering top prospect Cam Smith and other pieces to bolster contention in 2025. Tucker experienced injuries and a poor second-half performance, which likely depressed his contract value from its midseason peak. The Cubs' chances of re-signing Tucker appear slim.
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