The San Francisco Giants made a major move by signing shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract, boosting their lineup significantly. Now, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey could look to make another big splash by pursuing outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros. Tucker has been a reliable and consistent performer for the Astros, hitting 30 home runs in both 2021 and 2022, and a league-leading 29 homers with 112 RBIs in 2023, which earned him his first Silver Slugger Award. Although Tucker only played 78 games in 2024, he still managed a .993 OPS with 23 homers and 49 RBIs.
Tucker, who is estimated to earn $16.7 million in 2025 before hitting free agency, is a highly sought-after player, and the Astros are open to discussing trades. For the Giants to acquire him, they would likely need to offer a competitive trade package. Houston will be looking for a mix of top prospects and potentially MLB-ready players to make the deal worthwhile. The Giants’ deep farm system could be a key asset in such a trade, potentially including players like outfielder Luis Matos, pitcher Kyle Harrison, or infielder Marco Luciano.
The Giants are in a position to make such a move with their recent financial flexibility and could be looking to add a key piece like Tucker to bolster their already-improving roster. It remains to be seen whether the Giants can land the 27-year-old outfielder, but with Houston open to trade discussions, Posey will likely explore all options to make another significant addition to the team.
FanSided’s Nick San Miguel proposed the following hypothetical swap:
– Giants receive: outfielder Kyle Tucker
– Astros receive: first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., infielder Casey Schmitt and starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt
“Wade is someone who has been talked about as a potential trade candidate for the Giants. He would give the Astros a solid first baseman who gets on base a lot,” San Miguel wrote. “Perhaps his power numbers will improve a bit since Minute Maid Park is a bit more forgiving to left-handed hitters than Oracle Park is.”
Schmitt has shown versatility in the field, playing second base, shortstop, and third base in the big leagues over the past two years. His offensive production has also improved significantly, raising his OPS from .580 in 2023 to .760 in 2024. This progress highlights his development as both a defender and hitter.
On the other hand, Whisenhunt is considered one of the top prospects in the Giants’ system, ranked by MLB.com as their third-best prospect. The 2025 season is expected to be the year he makes his MLB debut, showcasing his potential as an exciting addition to the Giants’ future.
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