"White Sox: In their June statement, the team said that Justin Ishbia "will make capital infusions into the White Sox as a limited partner in 2025 and 2026 that will be used to pay down existing debt and support ongoing team operations." The team's long-term books are already clean. Could Ishbia announce his presence by signing Tucker to a contract worth perhaps more than six times the team's current record deal of $75MM?"
"Orioles: Payroll-wise, the Orioles could manage this, but we've been saying that sort of thing for a while now. We've only seen one offseason under David Rubenstein, and it topped out with Tyler O'Neill's $49.5MM deal, but he could theoretically surprise us. Red Sox: On a team with Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony, and Wilyer Abreu, signing Tucker doesn't seem to make sense. The Red Sox were in on last winter, and Duran or Abreu could be traded, so we won't rule it out quite yet."
Assessment of potential Kyle Tucker destinations divides clubs by payroll posture and roster fit. The White Sox could afford a big contract if Justin Ishbia injects capital, but a blockbuster signing remains unlikely. Several small- and mid-market clubs such as the Guardians, Royals, Twins, and Tigers are judged improbable landing spots based on current operating approaches. The Orioles have payroll capacity and could surprise, though recent spending was limited. The Red Sox possess internal outfield options, but trades could create space, leaving them as a conditional possibility.
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