Overview
- Mitch Bannon of The Athletic and others report Toronto has stepped up recruitment of Tucker, with recent talks following his December visit to the Jays’ spring facility.
- The Mets and Dodgers are also positioned as leading suitors, with Ken Rosenthal outlining a potential short-term, opt-out-heavy Dodgers scenario for the All-Star outfielder.
- Toronto’s payroll is already in top luxury-tax territory, and MLB Trade Rumors notes a hypothetical $35 million AAV Tucker deal would carry roughly $31.5 million in additional tax.
- Public estimates place Tucker’s price in the $300–$400 million range, including Spotrac’s projection of 10 years and $401 million, though executives continue to discuss shorter structures with high AAV.
- After signing Kazuma Okamoto, Toronto’s roster calculus points toward the outfield upgrade, and multiple outlets say adding Tucker would likely end chances of a Bichette return.