Kyle Tucker Traded to Chicago Cubs in High-Profile Deal

The Astros send three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for prospects and players, marking a shift for both franchises.

Kyle Tucker, a three-time All-Star and former World Series champion, has been traded from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs.
The Astros received infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and top prospect Cam Smith in return, aiming to bolster their long-term roster strength.
Tucker, entering his final two years before free agency, expressed openness to discussing a potential long-term deal with the Cubs.
The Cubs view Tucker as a cornerstone player to help end their four-year playoff drought, with team leadership emphasizing his star power and postseason experience.
The trade follows the Cubs' active offseason moves, including trading Cody Bellinger to the Yankees, as they reshape their roster for 2025.