Kyle Tucker a Top Target for Blue Jays in Free Agency, phillies Also in Mix
Toronto Blue Jays are emerging as a frontrunner to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker this offseason, according to reports from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Tucker, 29 in January, is expected to be highly sought after, and the Blue Jays’ championship window makes them a logical fit.
The Philadelphia Phillies are also considered a strong possibility, especially if slugger Kyle Schwarber departs in free agency. passan notes that Tucker would align with the Phillies’ potential pivot towards a younger roster, with 21-year-old Justin Crawford projected to compete for the center field job in spring training.
Other big-market teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and New York Mets, are expected to show interest. However,the Dodgers’ preference for shorter-term,high-dollar deals may be a deterrent,as top free agents rarely prioritize dollars over contract length. Despite already possessing MVP-caliber right fielders in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, the Yankees and Mets remain in the mix due to Tucker’s focus on winning.
The Chicago Cubs are not expected to pursue Tucker aggressively, having previously traded for him and set to receive a draft pick around No. 75 if he signs elsewhere.
Tucker’s addition would bolster an already potent Blue Jays lineup that reached the playoffs and pushed the Dodgers to seven games in the Fall Classic. A potential pairing with Vladimir guerrero Jr. could form a core offensive force for years to come.
