3 difficult playoff roster questions facing the Cubs before Wild Card series

Aug 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) walks back to the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesThe Chicago Cubs will be playing in the National League Wild Card round, but there is some uncertainty regarding who they will play and if those games will be at Wrigley Field or on the road. The focus has begun to shift to the preparation of their playoff roster, and for the Cubs, there are some important decisions.

It starts with Kyle Tucker. Tucker has been sidelined since the first week of September with a calf…