In a move that could solidify his place as a cornerstone of the Houston Astros future, right fielder Kyle Tucker appears to be on the verge of signing a substantial contract extension with the team.
After turning down a $200 million offer over the offseason, Tucker’s exceptional performance this season has positioned him for an even more lucrative deal.
Astros General Manager Dana Brown recently affirmed the team’s commitment to retaining Tucker, expressing confidence that a deal will be reached.
Appearing on SportsTalk 790, Brown stated” “Lemme put it to you this way, Kyle Tucker will be a Houston Astro. We feel strongly about getting it done, and I feel he will be an Astro for the rest of his career. We’ll get it done.”
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You can’t get much more clear than that.
Brown’s optimism is rooted in Tucker’s outstanding contributions to Houston’s success. Despite the American League’s MVP race being dominated by Shohei Ohtani, Tucker’s exceptional season has not gone unnoticed.
With a remarkable 143 weighted runs created plus (wRC+) and an impressive 3.7 wins above replacement (fWAR), Tucker has firmly established himself as one of the league’s premier players.
While Tucker’s exceptional performance this season is undoubtedly driving up his market value, the Astros are unwavering in their commitment to securing his long-term presence with the organization.
While the cost of the extension is expected to surpass the initial $200 million offer, the Astros view Tucker’s contributions as invaluable to their continued success.
Should the Astros lock Tucker up and build their future around him?
What type of contract do you think he’s deserving of?