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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 10: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a home … [+]<\/span> run against the Detroit Tigers during the top of the sixth inning at Comerica Park on May 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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The Chicago Cubs aren\u2019t getting a complete face-lift for the new season, but their roster additions are very intriguing.<\/p>\n

The Cubs will have a totally different look, after making some serious transactions this offseason.<\/p>\n

The most consequential addition to the 2025 Cubs will be left-handed hitting outfielder, Kyle Tucker.<\/p>\n

Signed as a free agent off the roster of the Houston Astros, this scout is still trying to understand how Houston allowed Tucker to leave.<\/p>\n

Obviously, the Astros moved on from Tucker because he can become a free agent after the conclusion of the next World Series.<\/p>\n

But\u2026he\u2019s a really good, multiple-tooled player.<\/p>\n

In fact, to this old scout, Tucker is one of the best hitters in baseball. And he\u2019s getting better.<\/p>\n

Tucker, 28, presents a dominating force in the middle of the Cubs lineup.<\/p>\n

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FILE – Houston Astros’ Kyle Tucker watches his solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball … [+]<\/span> game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo\/Eric Christian Smith, File)<\/p>\n

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About Kyle Tucker:<\/h2>\n

Once very lean, with long levers, Tucker has developed into a solid, 6-4, 212 pound, power hitting right fielder.<\/p>\n

Kyle Tucker was a 1st round selection of the Houston Astros in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.<\/p>\n

Tucker hit .484, with 10 home runs, and 10 stolen bases when he was named the Baseball America High School Player of the Year in 2015.<\/p>\n

Tucker, the 5th overall player taken in that draft, was given a $4 million signing bonus by the Astros.<\/p>\n

Signed out of H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, Tucker made his major league debut in July 2018, at the age of 21.<\/p>\n

At the time of the draft, Tucker was very highly regarded, with huge upside in both his overall hitting capabilities, and his power potential.<\/p>\n

Tucker entered the draft with an overall scouting grade of 60, which equates to a player with All Star quality tools.<\/p>\n

And an All Star he has been; in 2022, 2023, and 2024.<\/p>\n

Tucker won A Silver Slugger Award for outfielders in 2023.<\/p>\n

Tucker is the younger brother of former MLB outfielder, Preston Tucker.<\/p>\n

After he was selected by Houston, Tucker jumped to the top tier of the Astros prospects.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 08: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run during the … [+]<\/span> first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 08, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Not only does Tucker hit with power from his slight uppercut swing, but he plays outstanding outfield defense. He won a Gold Glove in 2022.<\/p>\n

Tucker has very quick hands through the ball. He handles inside pitches very well, shifting his hands and getting his swing out front of the pitch.<\/p>\n

Tucker brings a career .274 batting average, with 135 doubles, 16 triples, 125 homers, and 417 RBIs in 2,561 plate appearances, covering 633 Astros games.<\/p>\n

Tucker has stolen 94 bases in his career, getting caught stealing only 13 times.<\/p>\n

Last season, Tucker suffered a fractured shin, which put him out of action in June. He missed almost three months of the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

Tucker hit .289\/.408\/.585\/.993 with 13 doubles, and 23 home runs last year for the Astros in 339 plate appearances.<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians’ Matthew Boyd pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago … [+]<\/span> Cubs, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n

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Other 2025 Cubs Editions:<\/h2>\n

Kyle Tucker won\u2019t be the only new face in the Cubs clubhouse.<\/p>\n

The Cubs have strengthened their bench, and have added two good starters to their rotation. They have also bolstered their bullpen.<\/p>\n

Almost every phase of the Cubs roster was positively impacted by offseason acquisitions.<\/p>\n

In addition to Kyle Tucker, the team also added:<\/p>\n

Carson Kelly-C (free agent off the Texas Rangers roster)<\/p>\n

Gage Workman-INF (Rule 5 Draft Pick off the Detroit Tigers roster)<\/p>\n

Vidal Brujan-INF- (Trade with Miami Marlins)<\/p>\n

Matthew Boyd-LHSP (Free agent off the Cleveland Guardians roster)<\/p>\n

Colin Rea-RHSP (Free agent off the Milwaukee Brewers roster)<\/p>\n

Eli Morgan-RHRP (Trade with Cleveland Guardians)<\/p>\n

Caleb Thielbar-LHRP (Free agent off the Minnesota Twins roster)<\/p>\n

To this scout, Kyle Tucker leads the way for a much improved Chicago Cubs team that can contend for a playoff berth, and potentially win the National League Central Division.<\/p>\n

Kyle Tucker is a winner.<\/p>\n

The other new Chicago Cubs additions will add much needed depth to the team\u2019s roster.<\/p>\n

To this old scout, Kyle Tucker will bring far more in quality production than the recently departed Cubs outfielder, Cody Bellinger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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