Chicago Cubs Are Pulling the Curtain on Kyle Tucker — And Putting Their Faith in Alex Bregman ($182M?) to Reclaim the Championship!.vc

The Cubs are reportedly “parting ways” with free agent Kyle Tucker, pivoting to a “historic risk” by targeting 2x World Series champion Alex Bregman with a rumored 6-year, $182M deal.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs community was left “breathless” on Friday as reports surfaced that the North Side team is officially “pulling the curtain” on their relationship with star outfielder Kyle Tucker, preparing to let him walk in free agency.

This move, while expected, is merely the prelude to a much larger “strategic turning point.”

The Cubs are reportedly preparing to make way for their true top target: two-time World Series champion and free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Sources indicate the Cubs are willing to take a “historic risk,” with a rumored 6-year, $182 million contract on the table to lure the former Red Sox and Astros star to Wrigley Field.

This decision is not just a change of players; it’s a “strategic turning point” aimed at reclaiming the championship in 2026.

Why Bregman Over Tucker?

The decision to pivot from Tucker, 28, to Bregman, 31, is a fascinating gamble on leadership, defense, and postseason pedigree over raw superstar potential.

• The Tucker Problem: After a “down year” (by his standards) in 2025 that saw him hit 22 home runs, Tucker is still the No. 1 free agent on the market. However, his contract projections are astronomical, reportedly ranging from $300 million to a “historic” $460 million. This is a price the Cubs—who have never given a contract larger than $184 million—are unwilling to pay.
• The Bregman Solution: Bregman represents a different kind of “win-now” investment. He is a 2024 Gold Glove winner, an elite clubhouse leader, and a proven October performer. He fits the Cubs’ “defense-first” mentality (which already includes three Gold Glovers) and provides the veteran, right-handed bat to balance the lineup.

The $182 Million “Historic Risk”

The Cubs’ pursuit of Bregman is not new. The front office, led by Jed Hoyer, reportedly offered Bregman a 4-year, $120 million deal last offseason before he signed a 3-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.

After just one season in Boston, Bregman opted out, becoming a free agent once again.

Now, the Cubs are reportedly upping the ante. The rumored 6-year, $182 million offer (an AAV of over $30 million) would be a “historic risk” for a player turning 32, but it’s a clear signal that the Cubs are all-in. It would smash the Tigers’ 6-year, $171.5 million offer from last winter and would be the second-largest contract in Cubs history.

This move would be a definitive upgrade at third base over rookie Matt Shaw, giving the Cubs one of the most complete and experienced infields in baseball.

As the offseason officially begins, fans are holding their breath. The Cubs are placing their faith not in the superstar they had, but in the champion they believe can lead them to a title.