Kyle Tucker’s introduction to the Chicago Cubs organization won’t involve an arbitration hearing during spring training. The Cubs and their new slugger have agreed to a $16.5 million salary for 2025 to avoid arbitration,

The Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker on Thursday agreed to a one-year, $16.5 million deal for the 2025 season, reports ESPN. This deal means the two sides avoid what would be an uncomfortable arbitration hearing,

CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged, agreeing to a one-year, $16.5 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.