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[Padres GM (Kevaghn)]

San Diego Padres Trade: 

CI Matt Olson -  $21M $21M $21M $21M $21M $21M $21M ($20M Club Option) FA
MI/CI Jake Cronenworth -  $4.45M Arb 2 Arb 3 FA

Houston Astros Trade:

OF Kyle Tucker - $6M Arb 2 Arb 3 FA
SP Lance McCullers Jr. - $15.25M $17M $17M $17M FA

I've been in bad need of a true outfielder and I'm happy to land what could be a cornerstone piece in Kyle Tucker. I figured Olson and Cronenworth to be building blocks themselves as key pieces of their respective lineups, but the future of this lineup was clearly imbalanced positionally and this move corrects that at least for the next 3 years. McCullers I like too though his health likely will dictate whether I enjoy his contract. Hoping for the best there and for my guys heading out! Over to Jason for confirmation. 

[Astros GM (Jason)]

Astros confirm.
As much as I liked Tucker being able to get Olson and Cronenworth which CI was a huge need will be best for me. I was loaded at OF and need that infield help and when I get offered Olson I was definitely happy to work something out. McCullers health and contract was a little worrisome so he was used to get Cronenworth to the squad and free up cap space to take on Olsons contract. Great communication and working with Kevaghn and looking forward for the year.