Summary
The Chicago Cubs are considering a major offer to re-sign baseball player Kyle Tucker, who is entering free agency. Erik Beaston from Bleacher Report predicts the Cubs might succeed in keeping Tucker, despite his expected high contract value.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Cubs want to re-sign player Kyle Tucker, who is becoming a free agent.
- Tucker is expected to attract interest from top-spending Major League Baseball teams.
- Erik Beaston predicts the Cubs could secure Tucker in free agency.
- Tucker had significant stats last season despite a hand injury: 133 hits, 73 runs batted in (RBIs), and 22 home runs.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are also likely interested in signing Tucker.
- Tucker's new contract could be worth over $350 million, a figure the Cubs have not previously paid for a free agent.
- The Cubs traded for Tucker with the belief they could re-sign him once he was a free agent.
