The Chicago Cubs are fighting an uphill battle to retain Kyle Tucker in free agency. Teams like the San Francisco Giants are expected to pursue him.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker played with a small fracture in his right hand after he got hurt in June, and manager Craig Counsell said that might have contributed to his trouble at the plate.

The All-Star right fielder discussed the fractured finger he played through earlier in the summer, unsure if it was to blame for a nasty slump that has lasted more than a month.

Chicago Cubs outfielder and impending free agent Kyle Tucker was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand in June, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Tucker, who played on, suffered the injury on a slide on June 1.

Kyle Tucker drills a solo home run to right field to put the Cubs on the board with a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning

As the 2025 MLB season nears an end, Kyle Tucker looks to be the one player who will shape the free agency market in 2026.

Since he started in the All-Star Game, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker owns a .182/.333/.239 slash line with just three extra-base hits and six RBIs.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely pursue Chicago Cubs superstar Kyle Tucker in free agency this winter. But does it make sense for both sides?