Tucker and Ryan Pressly - the former closer also dealt to the Cubs last offseason in a different trade - received a standing ovation after the Astros played a pregame tribute video for them. Tucker enjoyed another ovation prior to his first at-bat, doffing his helmet, as the Astros played the walk-up music he used in his final season with the club.

Chicago Cubs' outfielder Kyle Tucker will make his return to Houston on Friday as the teams kickoff a weekend series, and Tucker opens up about his emotional return.

Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly returned to Daikin Park for the first time since the Houston Astros traded them to the Chicago Cubs during the offseason and were greeted by a video tribute before the start of the game.