The Chicago Cubs are open to trying to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker to a long-term contract extension, but they aren't committing to serious contract talks until later in the season or in the offseason, according to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney. Tucker was acquired in a blockbuster trade last winter from the Houston Astros, and the original idea was that the team would try to win big with Tucker in 2025 and figure out the rest later on. "Kyle Tucker is a player you want to have for a long time," president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. "He's been one of the best players in baseball this year. He does so many things well, and he's really had a significant impact on this offense. Certainly, you want to keep a player like that. You go into the negotiation wanting to keep him. But, obviously, you realize in some way that you must have your limits."

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker went 4-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 12-3 win against the Houston Astros. He also singled twice, doubled, stole a base, and scored four times. The fantasy superstar put up an enormous box score against his former team, mashing homer No. 17, and bringing his theft total to 20. Tucker is crushing in June to the tune of a .314/.410/.581 slash line with five long balls, eight doubles, four steals, 13 RBI, and 18 runs scored. He's up to a .291 average in his first season with Chicago, and has largely been worth his selection in fantasy drafts earlier this year.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker had a productive game in a 14-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Tucker went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI, but it wasn't enough in the lopsided loss to Seattle. The veteran launched a two-run homer in the seventh inning, a blast that traveled 422 feet with an exit velocity of 102.8 MPH. Tucker is enjoying his first season in Chicago, slashing .285/.395/.528 with 15 homers, 55 runs, 46 RBI, and 18 stolen bases across 284 at-bats. He remains an elite fantasy bat in all formats.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) was absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and manager Craig Counsell acknowledged that Tucker's recent sprained right ring finger remains a consideration. "It's there. It's not bad. But this was a chance to try to get him two days without swinging a bat," Counsell said. Since leaving on June 1 with his finger injury as a precaution, the 28-year-old sat out another game, subbed in as a pinch-hitter twice and started as the designated hitter three times. He was walked as a pinch-hitter in the 10th inning in Sunday's game. Chicago will continue to monitor Tucker's finger, but after a scheduled day off on Monday, he should be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Tucker has excelled in his first year in Chicago and is a must-start when he's active.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker retreats to the bench for a rest day on Sunday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. It will be only the third time all season that Tucker finds himself on the bench to start the game. Seiya Suzuki is in right field and is batting third, while Justin Turner will be the designated hitter and bat seventh against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Tucker hasn't done a ton offensively in the month of June, but he's still a must-start in fantasy every time he's in the lineup and has been one of the most patient hitters in baseball in 2025. The former fifth overall pick in 2015 is currently slashing .277/.387/.504 with an .891 OPS, 13 home runs, 43 RBI, 49 runs and 17 stolen bases. Suzuki has five hits and two RBI in 10 career at-bats against Keller and will be a strong DFS play on Sunday. Turner is hitting .200 in five ABs against Keller.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in his team's 4-3 road loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old added two walks and scored twice. Tucker got the Cubs on the board in the top of the first with a solo shot off Phillies starter Zack Wheeler, though they wouldn't score again until the eighth. It was his thirteenth long ball of the season. He notched his second run of the matchup in the eleventh when teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled him home. Tucker has slowed down some in June, going just 5-for-21 (.238), but it was nice to see him go yard for the first time since jamming his finger last week. Despite the slight slump, four of his five hits in the month have gone for extra bases.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) is back in right field and is hitting out of the two-hole in Thursday's contest in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals and right-hander Jake Irvin. Tucker will return to Chicago's starting lineup after missing the last two contests due to a right ring finger that he jammed in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger pinch hit in Wednesday's game against Washington and should now be returned to all starting fantasy lineups. Tucker has been outstanding in his first season with the Cubbies and has displayed some of the best plate discipline across the league while slashing a robust .283/.393/.522 with a .915 OPS, 12 home runs, 39 RBI, 44 runs scored and even 16 stolen bases in 226 at-bats. The former first-rounder in 2015 by the Astros has never faced Irvin in his career.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) remains out of the team's starting lineup as the series continues in D.C. on Wednesday against the hosting Washington Nationals. Seiya Suzuki is starting in right field and batting second, while Justin Turner will serve as the designated hitter again and bat eighth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Tucker jammed his right ring finger in Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds and will miss a second straight game. He's considered day-to-day right now, and fantasy managers should check back on Thursday to see if he's available for the series finale against the Nats. Suzuki is hitting .429 with two RBI in seven career at-bats against Gore, while Turner has hit .750 in just four at-bats against the southpaw. Tucker is having a fantastic first season in Chicago and is a must-start in fantasy when he's active.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) is sitting out Tuesday's series opener against the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. after jamming his right ring finger in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. X-rays came back for any fractures, though, and Tucker will get an extra day off after a travel day on Monday. It's the first time the 28-year-old left-handed slugger will take a day off in his first year with the team. Seiya Suzuki is playing right field and batting second, while Justin Turner is the designated hitter and batting eighth against Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if Tucker is back on the field for the Cubbies. In his first year in Chicago, Tucker has ben in All-Star form, hitting .284/.394/.524 with a .918 OPS, 12 homers, 39 RBI, 44 runs and 16 steals in 225 at-bats.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. At the time, it seemed odd that Tucker was being removed because it didn't appear that he suffered any injuries. Later, it was revealed that Tucker jammed his finger at some point during the game. Luckily, the X-rays were negative, so Tucker is considered day-to-day. Before exiting, Tucker went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored. The Cubs are off on Monday, so there's a chance that Tucker doesn't miss any time and plays on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on his status.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Tucker was replaced by Vidal Brujan in right field to open the fifth inning. At the time, it was unclear why Tucker was being pulled as he didn't visibly suffer any injuries. It's being reported that Tucker exited the contest due to a jammed right finger. That being said, fantasy managers don't have anything to worry about. This sounds like a minor issue and Tucker should be back in the lineup within the next day or two. He finished his day 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, serving as the designated hitter in Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Miami Marlins, went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in the team's 2-1 victory in South Beach. Tucker has gone deep in back-to-back games and now has 12 long balls in his first year in Chicago. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger's homer came in his first at-bat of the afternoon. In his last two games, Tucker has gone 6-for-8 at the plate. Tucker had a disappointing ending to his tenure with the Houston Astros last year due to a shin injury, but he's been thriving so far with the Cubs and is now sporting a .939 OPS, 12 home runs and 14 stolen bases, which is tied for the team lead with Pete Crow-Armstrong. Especially while he's rolling offensively, Tucker is a must-start in all fantasy formats on a daily basis.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker sparked the offense in Tuesday night's 14-1 rout of the Miami Marlins. The 28-year-old went 3-for-4 with a home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's victory. Tucker kicked off the scoring with a 393-foot solo home run in the first inning his 11th of the season. He was one of seven Cubs hitters with multiple hits in the win. Tucker has now raised his OPS to .913 and is slashing .268/.381/.532 through 49 games with Chicago. The Cubs will look to take the series Wednesday in the afternoon rubber match.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker continued his impressive start to the campaign on Tuesday evening as he went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two stolen bases during their victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the opening frame, Tucker would hit a single to center field, swipe second base, and score on a Seiya Suzuki double. In the following frame, Tucker would tally his second single and proceed to steal second base once again. Tucker would launch a two-run shot in the eighth inning off Dodger deliver Alex Vesia, which also scored Ian Happ. Over his previous nine games, Tucker has held a .314/.381/.622 line with one double, two triples, and two home runs. He remains a must-start option and top play in DFS as he continues his incredible start to his Cubs tenure.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker hit the go-ahead HR while going three-for-five with two RBI in the Cubs' 13-11 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tucker added on two runs to his box score and is now hitting for a 1.055 OPS. Acquired over the offseason through trade, the 28-year-old is proving he can continue what he was doing in Houston and is providing the Cubs with a ton of value. His 21 RBI now rank third overall in the majors, giving both Cubs fans and fantasy owners plenty of faith in the lefty when he's at the plate. His next chance to continue to fill box scores will be Saturday against DBacks starter Zac Gallen. Tucker is 5-15 with two doubles and a walk against Gallen, making him a solid target for fantasy managers and DFS players on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old plated one run, scoring thrice, walked twice and struck out once. Tucker has been white-hot at the dish to start the year, hitting a superb .353/.450/.853 with nine extra-base hits (five doubles, four HRs), one steal, and a 6:6 K:BB ratio. Furthermore, he leads the MLB with 12 hits, is tied for the league lead with 11 RBI, and places second in runs scored (9) behind Shohei Ohtani. Tucker will line up again at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, squaring off against left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs in the Cubs' series finale against the A's.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker kept on rolling as the Cubs traveled from Phoenix to Sacramento to continue their season-opening road trip. Tucker went 4-for-7 with a pair of doubles, a home run, four runs scored, and three RBI in the Cubs' 18-run outburst against the Athletics. Time will tell if this big game indicates that Sutter Health Park will be a very hitter-friendly or if it was just that the Cubs had a great matchup against Joey Estes and the Athletics' bullpen. Either way, Tucker is off to a great start with the Cubs, with three home runs in his last three games. He has gone 10-for-31 overall this season, giving him a .323 batting average and .473 wOBA in the early going, backed up by an impressive 26.9% barrel rate, per StatCast.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker went 3-for-4 with a home run during their 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday evening. After tallying just two hits across his first four games of the season, the 28-year-old broke out of his slump in a big way. In the opening frame, he would hit a ground-rule double. In the third inning, he would hit a single on a soft ground ball. Then in the fifth, Tucker would hit a home run to right field, which also scored infielder Jon Berti. In the offseason, the Cubs acquired Tucker in a blockbuster trade that sent top prospect Cam Smith, infielder Isaac Paredes, and right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski to the Houston Astros. Tucker remains a must-start option in all formats and a top play in DFS in all matchups. He will look to stay hot on Sunday, facing Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker did not have his first regular-season game with his new team go as planned. Batting third, the 28-year-old went 0-for-4 in the Tokyo Series Game 1 4-1 loss to the Dodgers. Tucker's poor start with the Cubs started before Monday, as he was slashing just .043/.233/.174 in 30 spring plate appearances. Fantasy managers should not put too much emphasis on numbers from such a small sample size, particularly for players with Tucker's track record. He has proven to be a five-category, first-round caliber player throughout his career. Despite missing a good chunk of the 2024 season with a shin injury, Tucker slashed .289/.408/.585 with 23 home runs, 56 runs scored, 49 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 339 plate appearances. Fantasy managers still to draft should not shy away from Tucker as a top-tier fantasy pick.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker finally collected his first hit of the spring season on Sunday, a solo home run in the third inning of an 8-6 Cactus League loss to the Giants. The left-handed hitter flied out in his only other at-bat during the contest. That brings his spring batting average to .048, now 1-for-21 with five walks and seven strikeouts. No need to panic, and it should not depress his outlook for the season, but managers who already drafted or were considering drafting the 3x All-Star would love to see him get on a roll as we head towards Opening Day. ATC projections foresee a 30/20 season for the 28-year-old, and he's worthy of a top 10 fantasy draft pick.