The Cubs had one of baseball's most potent outfields in 2025, with the group's .778 OPS ranking second in MLB behind only the Yankees. But what had been a reliable set of run producers became a source of less certainty when right fielder Kyle Tucker hit the free-agent market.

Though the Cubs are said to be focused on their pitching needs as the Winter Meetings get underway on Monday, the loss of Tucker certainly isn't a non-factor. But the team has options to fill the void.

Here are five ways the Cubs could go:

Signings & Trades

1. Re-sign Tucker

The simplest solution to the outfield situation is to bring Tucker back. But it won't be easy or cheap, as he's perhaps the most coveted player in this year's free-agent class . Consider this: Though injuries limited Tucker's availability

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