Tucker, who was traded to the Cubs in December, seems unlikely to sign a long-term deal with the team during the season and could enter free agency after the year, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Tucker agreed to a one-year, $16.5 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

The Cubs acquired Tucker from the Astros on Friday in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tucker was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Guardians while it was in a rain delay, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tucker is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tucker went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Angels.

Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Tucker went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, an RBI and a run in Tuesday's win over the Padres.

Tucker hit a solo home run in his only plate appearance Saturday against the Angels.

Tucker is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.