While it remains a risky move, Tucker, especially with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout, has guided the Cubs to a 51-35 record, and they hold a 3-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central lead.

The Chicago Cubs have the prospects it needs to get just about any deal done as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

There’s a difference between playoff odds and World Series odds,” Jed Hoyer said. “Just getting in is not necessarily the ticket."