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Yankees Eye Kyle Tucker as Free Agency Looms with $600M Projections

The three-time All-Star outfielder, excelling in his first Cubs season, is expected to draw bids from big-market teams, including New York, Dodgers, and Phillies.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs tosses his bat away after he hit a solo home run against the Athletics in the top of the third inning at Sutter Health Park on April 01, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
May 20, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kyle Tucker, currently slashing .268/.381/.532 with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs in 49 games for the Cubs, is on pace for a standout 30–30 season.
  • The Yankees, seeking a left-handed power bat after missing out on Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., are reportedly among the top contenders for Tucker in free agency.
  • Tucker is projected to command a record-setting nine-figure contract exceeding $600 million, following recent mega-deals in MLB for elite talent.
  • Other big-market teams, including the Dodgers, Phillies, and Cubs, are also expected to pursue Tucker as he approaches free agency.
  • The Cubs, who acquired Tucker in a December trade with Houston, face mounting pressure to secure an extension or risk losing him to free agency.