Cubs' Kyle Tucker Needs Strong Finish To Secure Massive $400 Million Contract

Fortunately, one of their struggling stars has started to show some signs of turning it around, and that is important not only for the Cubs but for him as well. Getting this offense going again is going to be key for the team moving forward, and it starts with their star.

Thomas Harrigan of MLB recently wrote about Kyle Tucker needing to play well down the stretch to secure a $400 million deal in free agency. 

Will Tucker Receive the Massive Contract?

For quite some time, it felt like the star slugger of the Cubs was going to be a lock for a deal north of $400 million this coming winter. However, he went into a very significant slump, and reports later came out that he was playing through an injury. 

Fortunately, it does seem like he has snapped out of the slump a bit of late and might be getting healthy. Through August 27th, he has been able to get on a modest five-game hitting streak and, most importantly, has shown some signs of power during that stretch as well. 

After seeing his power disappear for a month, he has been able to hit three home runs during the hitting streak, including two against the Los Angeles Angels in the same game. 

While the struggles for the extended stretch very well might have been injury-related, a $400 million investment is significant for a player who is now having a bit of a down year by his standards. 

With about a month to go and hopefully some playoff games as well, this will be an important stretch for Tucker. If he can get hot once again, it will put some of the concerns to rest, and he will have no problem securing the massive contract.