Here are the realities of extending King Tuck’s reign with Houston Astros
26 July 2023
Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker has been on a heater as of late, helping to carry the team's offense with Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve still rehabbing their injuries.
Tucker's contract has been a big topic of discussion for the fans and media, but it doesn't look like a long-term deal will be agreed upon anytime soon.
So what should the Astros do? Some have proposed trading him, since he's the biggest asset the team has, but letting him go with him under contract for two more seasons after 2023 seems premature.
Which begs the question: should the Astros be okay with letting him walk when he becomes a free agent?
And if the team does try to sign him to an extension, they have to go into negotiations knowing he's going to get more than Yordan Alvarez (6-years, $115 million), and rightfully so. Houston got a bargain with Alvarez, and availability matters. As good as Yordan is, he misses a lot of time.
Tucker's consistency is one of the reasons he's so valuable.
Be sure to watch the video above as we share our thoughts on how the Astros can retain Tucker, and how much it could cost to get a deal done.
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It’s starting to look like the Astros knew exactly what they were doing.
What once felt like a risky move is quickly shaping up to be a win for Houston — and maybe a defining pivot point for the franchise. In this episode, we dig into how the Astros may actually be better off in the wake of the Kyle Tucker trade, thanks to a new wave of production and smart roster-building.
Cam Smith continues to rise with another eye-catching performance, launching two home runs and making the case that he’s already ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, Isaac Paredes has quietly emerged as a legitimate successor to Alex Bregman, offering power and presence in the infield.
And while Jeremy Peña wasn’t part of the Tucker deal, his 2024 resurgence adds even more fuel to the argument that this team is thriving — not surviving. The Astros aren’t just plugging holes. They’re planning for what’s next.
We also look at the bigger picture: What if Houston had moved on earlier from other aging or underperforming stars? Could they have been ahead of the curve even sooner?
So who’s really winning this breakup — the Astros or Kyle Tucker? We break it all down.
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