Overview
- Multiple outlets report Toronto has intensified talks with Kyle Tucker, with The Athletic and MLB.com noting recent outreach and some sources viewing the Blue Jays as the favorite.
- Toronto’s payroll is estimated near $280 million with a luxury-tax figure around $308 million, putting any Tucker contract at a 90% marginal tax rate on its average annual value.
- The Okamoto signing further crowds the infield, and insiders including Ken Rosenthal say a Bo Bichette reunion is increasingly unlikely if Toronto prioritizes an outfield star.
- The Mets and Dodgers remain engaged, with industry chatter describing differing approaches on contract length and structure for Tucker.
- Tucker remains unsigned after visiting the Blue Jays’ Dunedin facility on December 3, and projections place his deal in the $300 million to $400 million range.