Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just dropped the bomb on MLB—and it is quite literally sending shockwaves to the Chicago Cubs.

On Sunday night, the Toronto Blue Jays finally locked their superstar and franchise cornerstone Guerrero Jr. He got a massive 14-year, $500 million extension as per ESPN. And this is exactly what Vladdy was looking for. With this, he becomes the third highest-paid player in MLB history. Just trailing behind Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.

But while that ENOUGH is big news, this number now has a ripple effect. And one name is taking the spotlight—Kyle Tucker. The newly acquired Chicago Cubs outfielder is being tipped as someone who can get even more than Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract number.

Houston Astros writer Michael Schwab predicted on X, “Kyle Tucker will get $600M.”

Sounds crazy? Yes, but far-fetched? Not really. Spotrac predicts Kyle Tucker will sign a 12-year contract worth $533 million. Plus, the numbers after all don’t lie, and Tucker has been nothing short of elite. He leads the NL in terms of home runs, RBIs, hits, runs, OPS, and WAR. Tucker’s stats scream MVP candidate.

MLB insider Jon Heyman got in on the conversation and said, Tucker, “had to like the news overnight,” after Vladdy’s news went public.

But that aside, Tucker is now 27 years old and has been on a roll since 2021. He had posted a 147 OPS+ and 5.3 WAR season then. Since then, he has followed it up with two more 5+ WAR years. He even finished fifth in AL MVP voting. But here comes the biggest twist—Kyle Tucker isn’t a Cub.

The Chicago Cubs traded for Tucker this past offseason. So, the buzz is strong on whether this was just a one-off thing or a start for something permanent. Many agree that it may be a one-and-done rental, as Jed Hoyer, the president of the Cubs, isn’t the one known to spend big. This is where Guerrero Jr.’s contract comes into play—it raises the bar.

And one thing is for sure: If a star like Tucker hits the off-season (might be a rare occasion), the price tag won’t be less. Then it might go for $600 million as predicted, or more too!

And looking at Tucker, who has been on a roll from the get-go this season, the Chicago Cubs better get working on putting together an awesome contract soon!

Chicago Cubs Kyle Tucker’s Wrigley debut is already turning heads

Well, that didn’t take long. Chicago Cubs Kyle Tucker, very early on in the season, has already clinched his first accolade. Probably one of many this season. After a monster-level week, Tucker was named National League Player of the Week. Not bad, right? For a guy who just tucked down at Wrigleyville.

The Cubs’ offseason trade with the Houston Astros sure is looking like a blessing by the end of the day. In a six-game stretch against the A’s and the Padres, Tucker was on a roll. He smashed three home runs and drove in eight runs. The Cubs went 5-1 during that, and Tucker’s bat was a huge reason for it.

Meanwhile, this accolade is a huge thing for Tucker—it’s his first time taking home the NL Player of the Week honor. And for Chicago, it’s the first time since Michael Busch took one. But if anything, this might not be the last time something this big happens. Because Tucker is on a blazing roll right now.

Kyle Tucker is hitting .319 with a .458 on-base percentage and a .745 slugging percentage. That’s not just hot. That’s MVP-level great. This might be his career best going forward if he keeps the pace. And perfect timing for the free agency too.

Now, after Vladimir Guerrero’s contract, the clock on Tucker’s value is increasing by the hour. Do you think that it will touch the $600 million mark?