The Kyle Tucker trade could not have worked out any better for the Houston Astros. Sure, having Tucker in their starting lineup likely would have made the difference for the Astros, and falling just short of making the playoffs this season. That said, the Astros weren't going to be giving Tucker the contract he commands this offseason, and if they were going to make the move to trade him, last offseason made the most sense.
One has to wonder if the Chicago Cubs regret the trade. Tucker was performing at an MVP pace during the opening months of the season, but a pair of injuries during the second half of the season led to a prolonged slump that extended into the playoffs.