Overview
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan, via Forbes, reports the Dodgers are not inclined to offer Kyle Tucker a deal of 10 years or more despite widespread links to the top free agent.
- League projections peg Tucker for a blockbuster contract in the 10–11 year, $350–$375 million range, with the Yankees, Blue Jays, Phillies, Giants, Mets and Cubs frequently cited as suitors.
- Philadelphia faces difficult choices after stating Kyle Schwarber, J. T. Realmuto and Ranger Suárez are priorities, as Schwarber is expected to draw a strong multi‑year market even with mutual interest in returning.
- Rival executives told MLB.com they would be surprised if the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal this winter, though an enormous offer could force talks and the Mets were identified as a potential aggressor.
- Newsweek relays that Toronto is expected to engage at the high end of the starting‑pitching market, with insider chatter highlighting interest in Dylan Cease and links to Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez.