Cubs' Kyle Tucker Gets New $600 Million Contract Update Amid Latest Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There are a few ways the Chicago Cubs front office should look at Kyle Tucker's potential deal.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer maintained his stance on keeping contract negotiations out of the public sphere. But on Tuesday he acknowledged the obvious: “At some point” the Cubs will talk with three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker’s agent Casey Close about a possible extension.

The Cubs didn't seem likely to hang onto Kyle Tucker after trading for him. But they are positioned to pay him $50 million per season if they consider him essential.