The Chicago Cubs outfielder shared his perspective on joining a new team as his success drives extension questions.

Tucker left the matter in ambiguity; still, the first line of his answer may suggest something is going on behind the scenes. That doesn’t change the fact that he will likely head into free agency, where he will land a deal of $500 million or greater, yet the Cubs might just have an ace up their sleeve in negotiations.

In addition to Tucker's impending free agency this offseason, the Cubs could lose five more important players to the open market after 2026.