Cubs’ Kyle Tucker Decision Could ‘Gnaw’ on Fans Amid Latest Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Chicago Cubs signaled during the offseason that they wanted to win a World Series as early as this year. Trying to make a blockbuster trade, the Cubs did exactly that when they landed Kyle Tucker.
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Tucker has been as good as advertised, and as a result, Chicago has been a better team than it has been over the recent years.
Sitting in first place in the National League Central, despite struggling over the past 10 games, the Cubs are 49-35 and 4-6 in their last 10. Tucker has been a big part of their success, but there’s a hefty price tag that will come along with keeping him.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates his home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning at Busch Stadium.Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
When examining the entire situation, including who they traded him for and other factors, Northside Baseball recently noted that this trade could “gnaw” at the fan base for quite some time if Jed Hoyer doesn’t secure a deal to retain his star this winter.
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“If Kyle Tucker walks, this trade could gnaw at Cubs fans for years. Some of that will just be in their heads, since again, Smith might not be this guy if he were still with the Cubs. Nonetheless, dealing a great prospect like Smith means the checkbook needs to be opened to keep Tucker around—if only for our collective mental health,” they wrote.
Hoyer also has a contract that he has to figure out himself, as he only has a few months left on his remaining deal. If he can keep Tucker around, make the right moves at the deadline, and more, there would be a reason to keep him, too.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.