Overview
- Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw commented on Kyle Tucker’s Instagram post announcing an impending birth, offering to babysit if Tucker signs with Toronto.
- Insiders Jon Heyman and Mark Feinsand have recently identified the Blue Jays as a leading contender for Tucker, though no deal has been reported.
- Kyle Tucker remains unsigned after a 2025 season with the Cubs in which he posted 22 home runs, 73 RBIs, 25 steals, an .841 OPS, and 136 games played.
- Coverage describes Tucker as the premier player on the market, with projections suggesting a multiyear contract in the neighborhood of $400 million.
- Straw is under team control in Toronto for 2026 with additional club options, and analysis suggests Tucker could slot into right field and allow George Springer to move to designated hitter.