"There's been at least some smoke with regard to Tucker of late, however; the Blue Jays have seemingly stepped up their pursuit of the offseason's top hitter. Adding Tucker would be a crown jewel on a banner offseason for Toronto, transforming the middle of their lineup with the addition of a lefty slugger who can complement Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and balance a lineup that leans heavily right-handed. Toronto isn't the only known suitor for Tucker."
"As we move further from the holiday season, the players who were left in DFA limbo during the league's holiday pause continue to find resolutions. Yesterday saw Justyn-Henry Malloy traded from the Tigers to the Rays, while the Cardinals scooped up Justin Bruihl from the Guardians. Today figures to see more players' situations resolved. In particular, lefty Josh Walker, outfielder Wade Meckler, and former top prospect Marco Luciano all appear likely to either be claimed off waivers or outrighted by their current clubs today."
"After opting out of the final two years and $80MM remaining on his contract with the Red Sox, third baseman Alex Bregman re-entered free agency hoping to land more long-term security this winter. That path worked out for the other big bat from last winter's class who settled for a short-term deal with an opt-out, as Pete Alonso"
Kyle Tucker's free-agent market has advanced more slowly than recent top-tier free agents, but the Blue Jays have intensified their pursuit and other teams remain linked. Adding Tucker would provide Toronto a left-handed middle-of-the-order bat to complement Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and balance a right-handed lineup. Designated-for-assignment resolutions continue as players move off rosters; recent moves included Justyn-Henry Malloy to the Rays and Justin Bruihl to the Cardinals, with Josh Walker, Wade Meckler, and Marco Luciano likely to be claimed or outrighted. Alex Bregman opted out of two years and $80MM to seek longer-term security in free agency.
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