MLB analyst foresees Kyle Tucker eclipsing Jason Heyward’s record $184,000,000 Cubs contract by a mile
The Chicago Cubs traded for Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros and in exchange sent Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith. Tucker, who will become a free agent after the 2025 season, had a great season but was not healthy due to a right shin injury, playing only 78 games.
He slashed career best .289/.408/.585 batting line, 23 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs scored, 11 stolen bases without being caught and 56 walks. A full season projection could have him chasing the likes of AL MVP Aaron Judge and finalist Juan Soto.
Tucker is expected to sign a contract north of $400 million next offseason. If the Cubs sign him, they will surpass their previous best contract, which was an eight-year, $184 million contract. Discussing Tucker's potential contract, Trevor Plouffe said (on Baseball Today 22:15 onwards):
