In a notable trade on December 13, the Chicago Cubs acquired superstar Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, a move that included giving up promising prospect Cam Smith, who had a standout first professional season as the 73rd-ranked player in MLB. Despite having only played 32 games, Smith made headlines by hitting home runs in six consecutive games and has continued to impress during spring training with an impressive slash line of .423/.516/.773 and three home runs. As speculation grows that Smith could make the Astros’ opening-day roster, Cubs fans are questioning whether trading him was a mistake, especially amid Tucker’s slow start. However, Cubs management believes the trade was justified, citing their confidence in other top prospects and the necessity of securing star talent like Tucker.