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By Zach Pressnell
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is the top free agent on the market this offseason and he's expected to sign a massive contract in the coming weeks. The top three teams in the sweepstakes are seemingly the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Some projections indicate that he'll sign for over $400 million, which would put him among the highest paid players in baseball history.
Brayden Haena of ClutchPoints predicted Tucker would sign with the Blue Jays on a shocking two-year, $86 million deal.
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"The prediction here is simple: Kyle Tucker signs with the Toronto Blue Jays on a two-year, $86 million contract with a player option after the first year," Haena wrote. "It’s a deal that maximizes his short-term earnings, keeps his long-term options open, and gives Toronto the left-handed superstar they’ve been searching for. For the Blue Jays, it’s the kind of move that could take them from contenders to champions. For Tucker, it’s the perfect opportunity to reset, dominate, and cash in again in 2027."
It would be stunning to see Tucker accept a short-term deal when there could be $350-plus million deals on the table. But if he were to accept a short-term deal, it would likely come with the Dodgers, as they've reportedly been interested in signing him for two or three years at a higher average annual value.
The Blue Jays are likely the favorites for Tucker, but it seems like it will come on an eight or nine year deal instead of a two year deal with opt outs.
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