Overview
- Kyle Tucker reportedly visited the Blue Jays’ spring facility in Dunedin, while Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Tucker has not visited New York’s complex and noted the lineup is too left-handed.
- Toronto has already invested heavily in pitching with Dylan Cease’s seven-year, $210 million deal and an agreement with Cody Ponce for three years and $30 million.
- The Blue Jays are among clubs engaged with Arizona on Ketel Marte, with reports describing talks as active but “nothing hot yet.”
- Former GM Steve Phillips said Toronto is focused on landing a top closer, predicting a push for Edwin Díaz or Robert Suárez, which would require a significant multiyear commitment.
- With the Winter Meetings underway in Orlando, Tucker remains a marquee free agent, and one projection from Spotrac pegs his market at 10 years and $401 million.