Cubs Urged to Trade for, Pay Orioles All-Star After Kyle Tucker Leaves
Summary
The Chicago Cubs might face a busy offseason if Kyle Tucker leaves for free agency, as he may receive a contract worth over $400 million. The Cubs are advised to replace Tucker by trading for Baltimore Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, who may be available due to another player’s contract extension. Rutschman did not perform at his best last year but could still be a valuable addition for the Cubs.Key Facts
- Kyle Tucker could become a free agent, likely signing a big contract over $400 million.
- The Chicago Cubs might look to trade for Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles.
- Adley Rutschman is a two-time All-Star catcher and has won a Silver Slugger award.
- The Cubs are strong in most positions, but they want to improve at the catcher spot.
- Carson Kelly, the current Cubs catcher, had a .761 OPS last season.
- The Orioles extended catcher Samuel Basallo’s contract, making Rutschman’s future uncertain.
- Rutschman had some injuries and a less successful season recently.
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