The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start to the 2025 season. They are 14-10 and in first place in the National League Central. After a massive offseason, the Cubbies have put themselves in a solid position through the first month of the season. But a question looms large over the future of the franchise. Insider Jon Heyman says that the Cubs could get a Kyle Tucker contract done before free agency, which would be rare.
“I wouldn’t say they’re close,” Heyman said of the Cubs and Tucker. “At this point, in fact, there’s no evidence they’ve begun talks. But they are expected to talk with Kyle Tucker. Not a shocker there, although it’s very unusual to get a deal done in a walk year for this level player. And this is a superstar-level player. It’s only happened a few times, where a guy has gone to a new team and signed an extension with months to go before free agency.”
Heyman gave Francisco Lindor with the Mets, Garrett Crochet with the Red Sox, and Mookie Betts with the Dodgers as examples. The Cubs are hoping to add Tucker to the list, especially after what happened with Juan Soto and the Yankees.
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