Report: NL Central Rival Close to Acquiring Three-Time All-Star Kyle Tucker from Astros

Tucker had been an AL All-Star for three consecutive seasons.

Sep 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs are close to acquiring three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

The deal is "close" and is believed to be Kyle Tucker for Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith.

Tucker has been an All-Star for three straight seasons and has hit 112 home runs over the past four seasons. He would instantly upgrade the Cubs outfield.

Kyle Tucker deal to Cubs is getting close

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 13, 2024

Tucker for Paredes and Cam Smith is in the works, as mentioned. Close. https://t.co/I2iMCPsZMd

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 13, 2024

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