There's an assumption that if Kyle Tucker does not return to the Chicago Cubs next season, the Cubs will roll out a starting lineup that includes Owen Caissie and Seiya Suzuki occupying right field and designated hitter. It makes sense, considering Caissie is ready for a run at the Major League level, and right field would be open. That said, if the Cubs are planning on contending in 2026, they will need to replace Tucker's offense.
Expecting Caissie to be inserted into the starting lineup and immediately replicate the production Tucker had during the first half of the 2025 season would be an egregious mistake.