The Chicago Cubs are "a strong player" to acquire outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, Joel Sherman reported for the New York Post.

The New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies have also expressed interest in Tucker, according to Sherman.

Tucker missed almost three months with a shin fracture last season but still batted .289 with 23 home runs and 49 RBI in 78 appearances for the Astros. He is projected to make $16.7 million in his final year under arbitration by Spotrac.