MLB: Cubs' Kyle Tucker Could Command $600M Contract, Per Latest Reports

As speculation builds around the Chicago Cubs' long-term plans for Kyle Tucker, new reports suggest the All-Star outfielder could be in line for a massive contract north of $600 million — a figure that would place him among the most expensive players in MLB history.

The Cubs, who acquired Tucker in a blockbuster deal, are now facing the reality of what it may take to keep him in Chicago for the long haul. And according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the number is likely to be "excessive."

“It’s going to get excessive, so if you don’t want to do excessive, you’re probably not going to get him,” Bowden said.
 “I’ve said this before and I’ll stand by it — he’s going to get a 6 in front of his number.”

That would put Tucker’s projected extension at $600 million or more, an unprecedented deal that would raise eyebrows even in today’s high-spending MLB climate.

Bowden went on to praise Tucker as a rare, complete player worth the investment.

“Great defender, great arm. Players like this are few and far between,” he noted. “He’s in his 20s, he’s going to age well. You can feel comfortable giving him a 10- to 12-year contract. He’s a complete player — there’s nothing he can’t do.”

The Cubs front office now faces a critical decision: invest heavily in Tucker or risk losing a cornerstone piece after already giving up significant assets to acquire him.

Critics argue that a $600 million deal only makes sense if it’s part of a broader strategy to build a championship-caliber roster. Spending that kind of money on one player, only to neglect other key positions, would raise serious questions about the organization’s direction.

Still, with Tucker’s all-around skill set, age, and consistency, many believe he is worth every penny — especially in comparison to recent mega-deals across the league.

Whether the Cubs choose to commit to that number or test the market remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: letting Tucker walk after what they gave up to get him would be an even costlier mistake.