MLB.com is conserving monitor of the newest information and rumors surrounding Kyle Tucker.
Jan. 15: Resolution doubtless quickly; will Blue Jays supply a 10-year deal?With hypothesis swirling that Tucker might make a decision on the place to signal this week, doubtlessly as quickly as Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan experiences that among the many three golf equipment thought of “finalists” for Tucker, there’s one which has proven it is likely to be keen to supply him a 10-year contract: the Blue Jays.
Mike Puma of the New York Publish confirmed on Thursday that the Mets have a four-year supply on the desk for Tucker. Earlier experiences prompt that the Mets have been discussing a short-term cope with Tucker that might pay him $50 million per 12 months. The Dodgers are additionally within the combine and are thought to want a shorter deal as effectively.
“I believe it may occur this week and it might be before that,” Passan advised Sportsnet. ” … The best way that it has performed out to this point is that the Toronto Blue Jays have actually been the one staff that has proven the willingness to go as deep as 10 years, doubtlessly.”
Tucker, who turns 29 on Jan. 17, might doubtlessly hit the free-agent market once more in his early-30s if he does ink a shorter-term/higher-AAV deal. Then again, a 10-year contract might take him by way of the rest of his profession.
Earlier on Tuesday, The Athletic’s Will Sammon (subscription required) mentioned he heard from league sources who prompt the Mets have been within the vary of providing $120 million to $140 million for 3 years to Tucker. New York has ramped up its pursuit of the outfielder over the previous week, assembly with him through video on two events in that point.
The Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers are believed to be the three essential groups concerned within the race to signal the four-time All-Star. Sammon’s sources prompt that Tucker’s resolution might come as quickly as this week.
Jan. 12: Tucker reportedly has met with Blue Jays, Dodgers, MetsAccording to Jim Duquette of MLB Community Radio on SiriusXM, Tucker has now met in individual or through Zoom with the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Mets, the three essential groups within the combine to signal the outfielder. Extra >
Jan. 8: Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets amongst groups pursuing Tucker (report)Amid an offseason that already consists of the additions of ace starter Dylan Stop, reliever Tyler Rogers, KBO import Cody Ponce and, most lately, Japanese star infielder Kazuma Okamoto, the Blue Jays stay in sizzling pursuit of the No. 1 free agent within the 2025-26 class.
In keeping with The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon (subscription required), the Blue Jays “have elevated their efforts” to land Tucker. Whereas the four-time All-Star outfielder has been linked to quite a few golf equipment, Bannon experiences that Toronto’s recruitment of Tucker has turn into “extra aggressive” of late.
The Blue Jays’ hardest competitors for the lefty hitter would possibly come from the Dodgers and Mets. Each are additionally pushing arduous for Tucker, MLB Community Radio’s Jim Duquette reported on Tuesday.
The Athletic’s Will Sammon confirmed in a report on Wednesday night time that the Dodgers, Mets and Blue Jays are all amongst Tucker’s choices.
The Dodgers and Mets each want so as to add Tucker on a shorter-term cope with the next common annual worth. Sammon’s league sources count on the Blue Jays to go longer, which might give them the sting.
