The Cubs have traditionally taken a file-and-trial approach to arbitration, even though teams and players are free to reach an agreement before the date of their scheduled hearing. The Cubs did, however, make an exception with catcher Willson Contreras after the lockout in 2022, when arbitration hearings were held in-season.

Things aren’t off to a great start between the Cubs and newly-acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker. The two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract before tonight’s deadline to exchange arbitration figures,

The Chicago Cubs could be heading toward an arbitration hearing against Kyle Tucker, their newly acquired All-Star outfielder. The two sides did not reach an agreement ahead of Thursday’s filing deadline,

The Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker could not come to an agreement on a salary for 2025, according to a report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Rogers reported the Cubs filed at $15 million, while Tucker wanted $17.

The Chicago Cubs have six arbitration eligible players this off-season. According to current reports, all but two have agreed to deals for 2025 and have avoided arbitration. Of those who have not agreed to a deal is newly acquired Kyle Tucker.