Assuming Kyle Tucker walks in free agency, the Chicago Cubs will need to find a way to replace his production heading into 2026. They could roll the dice, relying on a combination of Moises Ballesteros and Owen Caissie, or look to add via free agency or trade.
One of the biggest names of the offseason that could be a fit for Chicago is Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who was posted on Friday and has until Dec. 24 to work out a deal with an MLB team. MLBTR projects an eight-year, $180 million deal for the corner infielder, who will turn 26 in early February.