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Yankees Weigh Big Swing at Top Free Agent Kyle Tucker as Market Opens

Multiple projections place Tucker’s price in the $350 million to $450 million-plus range, setting up a pivotal test of how far New York will stretch after Cody Bellinger’s opt-out.

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 07: The New York Yankees stand for the national anthem before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • MLB free agency opened with four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker widely ranked as the top available player.
  • Contract forecasts span from Bleacher Report’s 10 years, $350 million to ESPN’s 11 years, $418 million, with CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa predicting a deal north of $450 million.
  • The Yankees are expected to pursue Tucker, with their approach influenced by Cody Bellinger entering free agency and by decisions at center field.
  • Teams are weighing Tucker’s elite track record against recent injuries after a 2025 line of .266/.377/.464 with 22 homers and 25 steals, plus a hand fracture and a later calf strain.
  • The bidding field includes the Cubs, Giants, Phillies, Blue Jays and Mets, while some reporting questions how aggressive the Dodgers can be given luxury-tax penalties; New York is also evaluating alternatives such as Kyle Schwarber and under‑the‑radar options like Michael King, Raisel Iglesias and Jorge Polanco.