Alex Bregman and José Altuve’s wives send heartfelt wishes as Kyle Tucker and spouse Samantha celebrate the arrival of their first child

Former Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and his wife, Samantha, made a major announcement on Friday. The couple, who started dating in 2017 and got married in January 2024, are expecting their first child.

Tucker and Samantha made a joint social media post, capturing the excitement of the couple while revealing their pregnancy news. They posted ultrasonic pictures of the baby with a small tee, with "Little All-Star" printed on it. The free agent perfectly captioned the moment:

"Lifetime contract coming soon 💙"

Several former teammates of Tucker joined in on the celebration, offering well-wishes to the couple who will soon become parents. Former Astros teammate Jose Altuve's wife Neena commented:

"OMGGG!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍"

Meanwhile, former Astros teammate and current Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman's wife Reagan reacted:

"Congratulations 😍🤍👶🏼"

Another former Astros teammate and current Toronto Blue Jays star, Myles Straw, made a hilarious comment, asking the free agent outfielder to sign with the Blue Jays so that he can help the first-time parents:

"Let's go!! Now come to the Jays I can help babysit."

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Kyle Tucker and his extending family finding new home this offseason

After another great season in 2025 with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Tucker has become a free agent and is expected to sign a big paycheck this offseason.

In 2025, he batted .266, with .377 on-base percentage, .464 slugging, 22 home runs, and 73 RBIs in 136 games. His free agency comes at a crucial juncture in his career, as he is set to welcome a newborn and is searching for the perfect home this offseason.

The Cubs are monitoring his free agency, but they are not expected to give him a desirable contract. This opens signing avenues for other big market teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and the Toronto Blue Jays, among others.

The Dodgers are linked to his free agency, given the team's thin depth in the outfield. However, they might prioritize sorting their bullpen before they make a run for Tucker.

Projections place Tucker’s next deal in the $350 million to $400+ million range. While the Cubs have extended him a qualifying offer, he's expected to decline the $22 million salary that comes with it.