The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB offseason with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer offering a blunt assessment of the club’s 2025 campaign and what lies ahead. Speaking at the annual GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Hoyer didn’t shy away from linking the Cubs’ offensive success directly to the impact of Kyle Tucker , whose performance defined the highs and lows of their season.

In a report by FanSided’s Robert Murray covering early offseason discussions, Hoyer’s remarks about Tucker stood out for their candor and clarity. His evaluation of the star outfielder’s impact left little doubt about how much his performance drove the team’s success.

“When we were at our best, he was at his best. We had a great offense in the first half of the season. Kyle was leading the charge. That

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