"Many throughout the media have assumed he'll end up in Los Angeles with the Dodgers. LA has a real need in the outfield, and Tucker on paper would appear to be a perfect fit. Money is rarely an issue with this franchise given the amount they print courtesy of back-to-back World Series titles and a host of marketing opportunities within the United States as well as in Asia."
""Though Tucker makes sense for a Los Angeles Dodgers team in need of a productive outfield bat, sources said their interest is more likely to be on a high-dollar, shorter-term deal," Passan wrote. "Top free agents, particularly those Tucker's age (29 in January), rarely sacrifice years for dollars, making Los Angeles a longer shot." The Dodgers are surely mindful of the money the team already has committed to a host of players on long-term deals."
Kyle Tucker is widely regarded as the top free agent in 2026 and matches the Dodgers' outfield need on paper. Los Angeles faces heavy long-term payroll commitments to stars and has multiple outfield prospects in its pipeline, which makes a lengthy multiyear contract less likely. The franchise may prefer offering a high-dollar, shorter-term deal rather than a nine- or 10-year pact. Tucker, entering his late 20s, is unlikely to sacrifice years for dollars, increasing the possibility he signs with another contender such as Toronto or New York.
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