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.