NL Central: Kyle Tucker is traded to the Cubs

Chicago Cubs

Are the Cubs are threatening to come out of hibernation? At Winter Meetings they traded for elite outfielder Kyle Tucker in the hopes of maybe not finishing with 83 wins a few games out of a Wild Card spot for the third year in a row. It's a big swing by a front office that has been known for smaller more cautious moves under President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer.

After trading Cody Bellinger to the Yankees for salary relief and middle reliever/sometimes starter Cody Poteet, that seems to solidify an outfield of Ian Happ in left field, Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field Tucker in right field with Seiya Suzuki at designated hitter for now.

However, the Cubs outfield situation is still very crowded, even after moving...

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