- ABC News
- December 13, 2024
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Tucker, 27, has a career .870 OPS over seven seasons with the Astros. He's entering his final year of team control -- which means he'll be a free agent after next season -- and is likely to make around $18 million through the arbitration process. He'll become the Cubs starting right fielder with Seiya Suzuki relegated to designated hitter duty -- at least for now. The team still employs INF/OF Cody Bellinger, but he's likely to be moved in a separate trade, sources told ESPN. Tucker played in only 78 games last season due to a shin injury -- but will still be the Cubs' best player. The team has been searching for star-quality production on offense, and they might have found it in the three-time All-Star, who finished fifth in AL MVP...