Tucker noncommittal on return to Cubs: 'We'll see'
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker says he isn't sure what the future holds for him following his team's elimination in the National League Division Series by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
"We'll see what happens," Tucker, who is scheduled to be a free agent, said Saturday, according to ESPN. "I don't know what the future is going to hold. If not, it was an honor playing with all these guys and I wish everyone the best of luck, whether it's playing next year or not with them. It's a really fun group to be a part of."
The Cubs traded for Tucker ahead of the 2025 season in a deal with the Houston Astros. He was named an All-Star for the fourth consecutive year, but injuries hampered his debut season in Chicago. He played in 136 games, missing time due to a fractured hand and calf strain, but compiled 22 home runs and 73 RBIs.
The 28-year-old added that he doesn't know whether the Cubs will have an edge in free agency.
"I was more worried about the game tonight and everything," Tucker reasoned. "I'll kind of get through this today and worry about that a little later."
Tucker has hit more than 20 home runs in each of the last five seasons.