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Kyle Tucker Decision Nears as Mets’ Short-Term Bid Tests Blue Jays’ Long-Term Edge

Industry reporting points to Toronto holding the edge because it is willing to offer the long-term contract Tucker has sought.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Mets have proposed a short-term contract to Tucker at roughly $50 million per year, with The Athletic placing a three-year range at $120–$140 million.
  • ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the Blue Jays are the likeliest team to give Tucker the big-money, long-term deal he wants, with Toronto described as firmly in the mix.
  • Will Sammon of The Athletic reports a decision could come within days as Tucker, who turns 29 this week, weighs structure and fit.
  • The Dodgers are viewed as a strong option if Tucker chooses a shorter, high-AAV route, consistent with Los Angeles’ recent free-agent approach.
  • Toronto’s calculus could be influenced by Bo Bichette’s positive meeting with the Phillies, even as the Jays’ aggressive offseason spending signals capacity to pursue a marquee deal.