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Blue Jays Linked to Top Free Agent Kyle Tucker as Prospect Yohendrick Pinango Emerges

Toronto seeks a left-handed corner bat after a heavy pitching spend, with Bo Bichette still unsigned.

Overview

  • MLB.com's Andrew Simon labeled Tucker a perfect fit for Toronto, arguing his all-around game would elevate the club's title chances and signal the franchise can land elite talent.
  • Tucker remains unsigned with multiple suitors in play, and a Newsweek analyst predicted he could choose the Mets on an 11-year, $430 million deal over a reported Blue Jays offer.
  • Toronto has already added Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers, with reporting estimating close to $300 million committed this offseason to support a win-now push.
  • Outfield prospect Yohendrick Pinango is drawing attention with a Venezuelan Winter League surge and MLB Pipeline notes of developing raw power after going unselected in the Rule 5 Draft.
  • Bichette has yet to sign and has indicated he could shift to second base, a factor as the Blue Jays weigh pursuing a left-handed corner outfielder to complement Vladimir Guerrero Jr.