"It was very difficult [to trade Tucker], but we saw an opportunity there to be good in the future and build toward the future," Brown said on Foul Territory with former MLB catcher A.J. Pierzynski.

Walker has won three consecutive Gold Gloves and posted three straight seasons with an OPS+ over 120. That production earned him a $20 million annual payday from the Astros after a great run with the Diamondbacks. The offense will be carried by Walker, Jose Altuve, and Yordan Alvarez, which could be enough to replace Tucker.

Phillies star Bryce Harper would be open to changing positions it it meant landing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Kyle Tucker.

The Chicago Cubs announced that they mean business in 2025 when they acquired Kyle Tucker this offseason.

The Chicago Cubs made a lot of moves this offseason and filled a lot of holes. On paper, at least, they are a significantly better team than last year.

Chicago Cubs offseason acquisition Kyle Tucker is headed for free agency at the end of the season, where he might land a monumental contract.

NL 5x5: $7: 2024: Minors: Mixed 2026: $4 \| 2027: $6: Outlook: The big winner from the Kyle Tucker trade, Shaw seems to have