Kyle Tucker

Kyle Tucker was spotted visiting the Blue Jays’ facility in Florida on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Tucker is one of the top free agents available on the open market. With Toronto just barely falling short of the World Series, they are looking to remain aggressive in the free agent market. Tucker should draw interest from several teams.

Kyle Tucker has rejected the Cubs' one-year qualifying offer.

Fantasy Impact

Tucker is expected to be the hitter that garners the most attention on the free agent market. The Cubs will receiver a draft pick in return if Tucker inks a deal with a new team.

The Chicago Cubs extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to Kyle Tucker on Thursday. Tucker is considered the marquee free agent this offseason and is expected to decline the offer. If he signs with a new team, Chicago will receive a draft pick as compensation.

Fantasy Impact

In 2025, Tucker slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs and 25 stolen bases across 136 regular-season contests. He also posted an 87:88 BB:K ratio while playing through a hairline fracture in his hand and missing time with a calf injury.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Kyle Tucker could play the outfield in the Wild Card series if he keeps progressing with his mobility.

Fantasy Impact

Tucker was activated from the injured list last week. There should be a further update on his status heading into the postseason.

The Chicago Cubs activated Kyle Tucker from the 10-day injured list on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

As expected, Tucker will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup for today's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is unclear if he'll see playing time in the outfield this weekend. In a corresponding move, Carlos Santana was optioned to the Arizona Complex League.