BREAKING: Kyle Tucker Demands Trade From Cubs After Declaring 'One Season in Chicago is Arbitrary'

In a recent appearance on the FAX Sports Podcast, Kyle Tucker, the newly acquired outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, expressed his frustration about heading into an arbitration hearing with his new team. Tucker, in a quote that quickly made the rounds, stated, "The only thing that's arbitrary is the one season I'm spending in Chicago," hinting at his dissatisfaction and his plan to leave the Cubs as soon as possible.

The tension between Kyle Tucker and Chicago stems from their inability to agree on a salary prior to arbitration, leading the ex-Astro to submit a trade request from the Cubs. According to sources, Tucker's former team, the Houston Astros, are at the top of his trade request list, indicating a strong desire to return to familiar territory.

Tucker's agent didn't hold back in expressing his client's worth, stating, "Kyle deserves better. He's a World Finals champion. Something this city knows nothing about." This comment not only underscores Tucker's achievements but also takes a jab at the Cubs' lack of recent championship success.

The Cubs are reportedly taking Tucker's trade request seriously. They have already initiated discussions with the Houston Astros about a potential trade package. If arbitration does not settle in their favor, the Cubs are reportedly asking for a package that includes Jon Singleton and Yainer Diaz in return for Kyle Tucker.

Reactions from current Astros players have been overwhelmingly positive towards the possibility of Tucker's return. Yordong Alvarez expressed his excitement, saying, "We need Kyle back. He's a game-changer." Jose Altuve echoed similar sentiments, stating, "Tucker brings a lot to the table, we'd love to have him back." Clayton Kershaw, who recently signed a 2-year deal to play for his hometown team, also chimed in, "Bringing Kyle back would be huge for us, especially with his experience."

As this situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the arbitration hearing will change the course of events or if Kyle Tucker will indeed find his way back to Houston, leaving his brief stint with the Cubs as a footnote in his career.