The Kyle Tucker era in Chicago may not be officially over just yet, but let’s be honest with ourselves: It’s over. If you had told me a year ago that the Cubs were going to trade for a superstar such as Tucker, I’d have been flabbergasted. That was the overall reaction when the trade occurred on December 13, 2024, just days after the groundwork was laid at the Winter Meetings. Nearly a year later, and with the season far enough in the rearview, it’s time to ask whether the trade was a smart move.
The simple answer is yes, Jed Hoyer should make that trade 10 times out of 10.