The Chicago Cubs are in a curious spot this offseason. The Cubs will have nearly $100MM to spend this offseason, assuming they are planning to use the first tier of the competitive balance tax as a cap, but the looming work stoppage after 2026 likely will be a handcuff for the front office this winter.
As such, it goes without saying that Kyle Tucker will not be back with the Cubs unless Tucker is willing to take a short-term deal to replenish the stock that was lost during the second half of the season.