Cubs' Kyle Tucker Emerges as $500M Superstar Ahead of 2026 Free Agency

As the 2025 MLB regular season enters its final stretch, the Chicago Cubs find themselves firmly in a playoff position. However, the team's biggest storyline may be the looming free agency of their star outfielder, Kyle Tucker.

Tucker, a 4-time All-Star, is widely regarded as the most anticipated free agent of the 2026 offseason. Despite struggling a bit over the past couple of months, the 28-year-old is still having a strong season and is expected to command a record-breaking contract in the range of $400-500 million.

According to FanSided insider Robert Murray, the San Francisco Giants may be a "sneaky" team that could pursue Tucker this offseason. The Giants have notably missed out on several top free agents in recent years, but they did pull off a major trade for Rafael Devers earlier this season. If San Francisco is willing to offer Tucker a blank check, he could be the perfect fit for the NL West club.

The Cubs' playoff hopes may hinge on how Tucker finishes the season and performs in the postseason. He is currently dealing with calf tightness and has been out of the lineup for the past four games. Nonetheless, the 2026 free agency period is shaping up to be a high-stakes affair, with Tucker as the crown jewel.