Astros Deal Kyle Tucker to Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

In return, the Astros will receive infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third base prospect Cam Smith.

Rumors began to swirl around the possible trade of Tucker during the Winter Meetings earlier this week. The New York Yankees were reportedly amongst the final contenders for Tucker’s services. The 27-year-old right fielder has made the All-Star team the last three seasons and is entering his walk year.

Per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, Tucker is not expected to agree to an extension with Chicago. After seeing Juan Soto receive $765 million from the Mets over 15 years, he will likely test his luck on the open market next offseason in hopes of garnering his own mega deal.

Paredes will have a new home for the second time this year. The corner infielder, who was also an All-Star this past season, was traded to the Cubs from the Tampa Bay Rays in a deadline deal in July. Paredes could serve as a possible replacement for Alex Bregman.

Wesneski made 28 appearances for the Cubs in 2024, including seven starts. The swingman pitched to a 3.86 ERA in his third year with the club.

Smith was the Cubs’ seventh-rated prospect heading into the day, according to MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old reached as high as AA in 2024 after being drafted No. 14 overall in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Florida State.

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