The MLB calendar hasn’t flipped to September yet, but the free agency buzz for the upcoming winter is already heating up. At the center of it all is Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker , who MLB.com has tabbed as the top driver of the 2026 free agent market.

At just 28 years old, Tucker is expected to hit free agency for the first time, and his profile is unmatched. Since 2021, he’s been worth at least 4.0 fWAR each year, and his mix of power, speed, and defense makes him one of the most complete players in the sport. Tucker got off to a roaring start in his first season with the Cubs, hitting .931 OPS with 17 home runs, 52 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases through the end of June. That stretch cemented him as the headliner of this winter’s class.

Tucker’s free agent case is built on consist

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