Kyle Tucker rumors: Where Mets, Yankees stand amNewYork

"We are approaching the end of the first week of 2026, and Kyle Tucker's market remains stagnant. The outfielder considered by many to be the best free agent available on the market visited the Toronto Blue Jays' facilities last month, but there has been little movement since. It has cast doubt on the chances of him getting the long-term contract something like 10 or 11 years for $400 million in considerable doubt."

"Both the Mets and Yankees, along with the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers are circling, but not necessarily aggressors here, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. There hasn't ben much substantial movement by any of them to actually get a deal done, Feinsand wrote. With that, the Blue Jays remain the favorite even after signing Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal and starter Dylan Cease, while maintaining discourse with free-agent infielder Bo Bichette."

"As for the Mets and Yankees, Cody Bellinger remains the priority. The left-handed outfielder is the Bronx Bombers' prime concern and have made a pair of offers, but the feeling is that Bellinger and his representation are not moving on their wishes. The Mets have remained on the fringe of the conversation for the 30-year-old former MVP. They need to find a replacement for Brandon Nimmo, who they traded to Texas"

By early 2026 Kyle Tucker's free-agent market remains stagnant after a recent visit to the Toronto Blue Jays' facilities produced little forward movement. The likelihood of a long-term 10- or 11-year, $400 million contract has diminished. Some observers suggest Tucker might accept a shorter-term deal with a higher average annual value. Multiple teams — including the Mets, Yankees, Diamondbacks, Giants, and Dodgers — are reportedly circling but not aggressively pursuing a deal. The Blue Jays are considered the frontrunner despite adding Kazuma Okamoto and Dylan Cease while engaging with Bo Bichette. The Mets and Yankees continue prioritizing Cody Bellinger, and the Mets must replace Brandon Nimmo.

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