Dodgers land outfielder Kyle Tucker on reported 4-year, $240 million deal

"It looks like the Dodgers are ruining baseball again. The two-time defending World Series champions went into this winter with two obvious needs at closer and in the outfield. In both cases, they filled the need by simply signing the best free agent available at each position, adding outfielder Kyle Tucker to last month's signing of Edwin Diaz. Tucker and the Dodgers reached agreement on a contract Thursday that will bring the winter's top target to Los Angeles."

"Tucker had originally sought a long-term deal and reportedly had an offer from the Toronto Blue Jays possibly for as long as seven years. But the New York Mets tried to lure Tucker with a short-term deal with a much higher average annual value, reportedly a four-year $220 million offer that was front-loaded ($60 million the first two seasons, $50 million for each of the next two) with no deferred money."

The Dodgers addressed roster needs at closer and outfield by signing reliever Edwin Diaz and reaching agreement to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with a $60 million average annual value, roughly $30 million deferred and opt-out clauses after the second and third years. The deal must wait for a cleared 40-man roster spot to become official. Tucker had pursued a long-term deal and reportedly had a potential seven-year offer from the Toronto Blue Jays. The New York Mets reportedly offered a front-loaded four-year, $220 million deal with no deferred money. Tucker posted an Instagram highlights video featuring Dodger imagery and will turn 29 on Saturday.

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