Cubs manager Craig Counsell is eager to write a new name in his starting lineup on a daily basis in 2025. That would be three-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker.

"I was glad we got it done," president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said at Cubs Convention. "The timing of the exchange date is always awkward with the convention. Both sides were motivated to get a deal done.

The Chicago Cubs and their newly acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker agreed on a $16.5 million contract for 2025 to avoid arbitration, ESPN and several other outlets reported Thursday.