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Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Jed Hoyer’s Comments Reveal Cubs' 'Focus' In Kyle Tucker Situation

Originally posted on Chicago Cubs on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Oct 15, 2025 2:07 PM ET

Kyle Tucker is headed toward free agency after spending one season with the Chicago Cubs. And given that the 28-year-old has proven himself to be one of the best left-handed hitters in baseball since making his MLB debut in 2018, can hit both lefties and righties, has a proven postseason pedigree, and is a solid defender, it means he's going to make a lot of money this winter.

Therefore, the questions are just how much Tucker will stand to make as a free agent and whether the Cubs will be willing to pay him that amount.

When speaking about whether he'd entertain the prospect of re-signing with Chicago after the Cubs' 2025 season ended earlier this month, Tucker said, "We'll see what happens. Don't know what the future is going to hold. If not, it's been an honor playing with all these guys and I wish everyone best of luck, whether it's playing next year or not with them," per an X post from Marquee Sports Network.

This makes it sound like while Tucker is open to the idea of returning, he certainly isn't giving Chicago a hometown discount.

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Jed Hoyer Addresses Cubs' Interest in Kyle Tucker Reunion

Cub team president Jed Hoyer addressed the media on October 15. And at one point, he was asked about the potential of re-signing Tucker this offseason.

"I think when we were at our best, Kyle was at his best, and vice versa. There's no question he had a huge impact on this team. Obviously, he had dealt with some injuries and struggled a bit in the second half. But I think when you take the totality of the season, [Tucker] had a huge impact, as we hoped he would," Hoyer said, per an X post from Marquee Sports Network.

"Obviously now, we're sort of into free agency, and we'll be talking to... and having those conversations. Like I said a bunch of times during the season, everyone can use a guy like Kyle Tucker. Everyone gets better by having a player like that. And we'll certainly be having those conversations," he added.

“We’ll certainly be having those conversations.”

Jed Hoyer on the potential of signing Kyle Tucker. pic.twitter.com/eIcsfuUM0L
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) October 15, 2025

Hoyer was also asked about how Chicago will fill Tucker's spot if he signs elsewhere and said, "I think that, clearly, Kyle had a huge impact on our offense this year. So if he's not here, that's a void, and we've got to figure out how to replace that. But there's a lot of different ways to do that. So I think that will be the focus," per Marquee Sports Network.

"Yes, there's no question, if you don't retain a player of his caliber, then you have to replace those wins, that WAR, in some other ways. And I think that's something he'll be really focused on. And I think how you do that can take on many shapes and forms," he added.

Jed Hoyer on how the Cubs would fill the void if Kyle Tucker does not re-sign. pic.twitter.com/DUz8cdMI2B
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) October 15, 2025