Twins' offseason pivot creates perfect Kyle Tucker backup plan for Cubs

Brace Hemmelgarn/GettyImagesKyle Tucker is as good as gone this offseason. The Chicago Cubs know this, the fans know this, and it seems like all of baseball is quickly catching on to that fact.

With his impending departure comes a gaping hole in the middle of the lineup, as well as in right field. Seiya Suzuki is an obvious candidate to fill that spot after having done so from 2022-24, as is top prospect Owen Caissie, who has the power requisite to replace Tucker's slugging prowess in the batting order.

However, beyond the internal candidates, there are a number of external players who could help replace Tucker. Old friend Cody Bellinger looms in free agency, or the Cubs could choose to go…