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By Valentina Martinez
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The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the league with their four-year, $240 million signing of top free agent Kyle Tucker last week. Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer sent a clear message to Tucker after the star outfielder opted to part ways with the organization he spent the 2025 season with.
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“Kyle had an interesting season with us. He showed the superstar that he is in the first half and really helped carry our offense in the first half. Obviously, in the second half, he struggled a bit. But he’s a star, and he got paid like a star. I’m happy for him," Hoyer told Marquee Sports Network. "He’s going to a place where he obviously can win. It makes me happy that we were a good platform for him to have a good year and to play in the postseason and to get paid. So I'm happy for him. That's really it.”
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The Cubs weren't considered a frontrunner in the Tucker sweepstakes this winter with the Dodgers, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays spearheading the market for the outfielder.
At the start of the offseason, Tucker declined the Cubs' qualifying offer and it appeared that ended the organization's relationship with the 28-year-old. It seemed Chicago wasn't interested in re-signing Tucker due to several factors, including financial restraints, his second-half slump (which Hoyer made note of in his message), injury issues, and the front office focusing on other areas of the roster this winter.
Instead of pursuing Tucker, the Cubs bolstered their infield with the signing of Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. The Cubs fell short in the NL Division Series, losing in a decisive Game 5 that sent the Milwaukee Brewers to meet the Dodgers in the Championship Series.
The Cubs are making strides to remain a competitive NL team, and while the club did not re-sign Tucker, there's plenty to be excited about with the arrival of Bregman.
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