Overview
- Tucker is widely rated the top free agent, with the Yankees expected to be in the mix for the All-Star outfielder, according to multiple reports.
- Analysts project a nine-figure deal for Tucker, with forecasts ranging from about $350 million to well over $400 million, though these figures remain predictions.
- ESPN reporting suggests the Dodgers may not be a serious bidder due to being over the highest competitive-balance tax threshold, potentially narrowing Tucker’s field.
- Reports from ESPN voices indicate the Cubs are unlikely to re-sign Tucker, further tilting the market toward external suitors such as New York.
- Recent opt-outs are reshaping plans: Cody Bellinger’s decision affects the Yankees’ outfield calculus, while Pete Alonso’s situation comes with industry chatter that the Mets may prioritize pitching over a long-term deal for their slugger.