"The Dream Replacement: Kyle Tucker The Blue Jays have actually been mentioned in a Tucker rumor or two this offseason, though this feels rather difficult to pull off. First things first: Tucker is likely to be the only free agent who receives a larger contract than Bichette does this year. If the Blue Jays hesitate to pay their star $200 million, what's to say they'll feel comfortable giving an outside more than $300 million?"
"If they can look past that, though, Tucker may be one of few players in the sport who is legitimately better than Bichette. Even when accounting for his injury-driven second-half slump, he hit .266/.377/.464 (136 wRC+) with the Chicago Cubs in 2025, and he continues to possess some of the best plate discipline in the game (14.5% walk rate). As a legitimate 30-30 threat when healthy and a Gold Glover in right field, Tucker has been worth at least 4.0 fWAR in every season"
Bo Bichette is widely expected to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, though at least ten other MLB teams can afford and would pursue him in free agency. Bichette produced strong 2025 hitting splits, showing consistency against fastballs, breaking balls, and off-speed pitches. The Blue Jays should prepare contingency plans in case he signs elsewhere. One proposed primary replacement is Kyle Tucker, who could command an even larger contract and offers elite plate discipline, 30-30 upside, Gold Glove defense in right field, and consistent 4.0+ fWAR production when healthy. Acquiring Tucker could require significant trade assets.
Read at Jays Journal
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]