They sent a haul to the Houston Astros for outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose contract is expiring after this season. After the big trade and a monster season cut short by a freak injury last year, Tucker has high expectations.

Kyle Tucker is entering the final year of his contract as a member of the Chicago Cubs, and he's unlikely to remain in the Windy City after this season.

The Chicago Cubs haven’t seen postseason play since the abbreviated 2020 season and haven’t actually won a playoff game since 2017. So, declaring themselves “all in” when it came to making the playoffs this coming season was a pretty bold position.