Kyle Tucker's injury-riddled second half likely will have a major impact on his free agency. During the first half of the season, when Tucker was flirting with being a National League MVP candidate, arguments were being made that the All-Star outfielder could be in line for a $600MM contract. The contract projections have taken a nosedive over the last several months, and the Cubs could also throw a wrench into Tucker's plans.
Reporting from Joel Sherman of the New York Post over the weekend suggests that the 2025-2026 qualifying offer will be roughly $22MM.