In a recent update for MLB Network, Major League Baseball insider Jon Heyman revealed he had interviewed Tucker this past weekend and provided an update on the star's outlook on an extension with the Cubs.

Just a couple of weeks ago, we were talking about how Kyle Tucker could be using the enormous Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract extension as leverage to receive a massive deal of his own from the Chicago Cubs.

A Chicago Cubs trade idea ships out infielder Nico Hoerner to the New York Yankees, clearing salary and allowing the Cubs to raise their contract offer to Kyle Tucker.