"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 Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker on Thursday agreed to a one-year, $16.5 million deal for the 2025 season, reports ESPN. This deal means the two sides avoid what would be an uncomfortable arbitration hearing,

Kyle Tucker’s introduction to the Chicago Cubs organization won’t involve an arbitration hearing during spring training. The Cubs and their new slugger have agreed to a $16.5 million salary for 2025 to avoid arbitration,