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Blue JaysMyles Straw Makes Public Pitch to Kyle Tucker With Babysitting Offer

Insiders rate Toronto a leading destination for the four-time All-Star expected to command a deal near $400 million.

Overview

  • Myles Straw commented on Kyle Tucker’s Instagram pregnancy announcement offering to babysit if the free agent joins Toronto, leveraging their close bond from their Houston days.
  • Kyle Tucker, 28, is widely viewed as the top free agent this offseason, with projections placing his next contract in the $400 million range.
  • MLB insiders Jon Heyman and Mark Feinsand have recently identified the Blue Jays as a leading contender for Tucker.
  • Tucker posted 22 home runs, 73 RBIs, 25 steals and an .841 OPS in 136 games with the Cubs in 2025, maintaining elite market value.
  • No agreement has been reported, and while some framed Straw’s outreach as playful, there is no indication of a tampering inquiry.