With Kyle Tucker a year away from a massive deal in free agency, the Houston Astros are reportedly looking to deal their star outfielder. But the shadow cast by the team's cheating scandal could affect how much value they get in return.

Kyle Tucker’s name has become a focal point of MLB trade talks this offseason, with the Houston Astros reportedly open to moving their star outfielder. The Astros are prioritizing major league-ready corner infielders and starting pitching in return for Tucker.

As longtime Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart explained on MLB Network, Houston has lost a number of major players to free agency in recent years like Carlos Correa, George Springer and Gerrit Cole, and the team no longer has the kind of farm system to make up for those losses.