Cubs’ Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly Return to Daikin Park for First Time Since Astros Traded Them
- Kyle Tucker returned to Daikin Park on Friday to face his former team, the Houston Astros, after being traded to the Chicago Cubs this offseason.
- The trade followed Tucker's seven seasons with the Astros, highlighted by three All-Star selections and a World Series title, marking a pivotal offseason move for the Cubs.
- Tucker is batting.287 with 16 long balls and 19 swipes in 80 games for the Cubs, joining two other Cubs players as finalists in the second round of 2025 All-Star voting, which concludes on July 2.
- Cubs president Jed Hoyer keeps contract extension talks internal, while MLB insider Jeff Passan stresses owner Tom Ricketts must be willing to commit significant funds to retain Tucker.
- Tucker is expected to reach free agency this offseason if no extension is agreed upon, creating uncertainty about his long-term future despite his strong 2025 performance.
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Cubs’ Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly return to Daikin Park for first time since Astros traded them
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly returned to Daikin Park on Friday for the first time since the Houston Astros traded them to the Chicago Cubs during the offseason and were greeted by a video tribute before the start of the game. The two stepped out of the Cubs dugout and tipped their caps to the fans while getting a standing ovation. “Obviously, we are here to do our job and win some games, but it’s nice to at least catch up with som…

Cubs' Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly return to Daikin Park for first time since Astros traded them
Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly returned to Daikin Park for the first time since the Houston Astros traded them to the Chicago Cubs during the offseason and were greeted by a video tribute before the...
Cubs' Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly return to Daikin Park for the first time since the Astros traded them
Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly returned to Daikin Park for the first time since the Houston Astros traded them to the Chicago Cubs during the offseason and were greeted by a video tribute before the start of the game. The…
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