"Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Kyle Tucker revealed why he signed with L.A. over teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets. In his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Tucker said, "This is an area me and my wife saw ourselves being a part of... we thought this was a great place to play in and live.""
"Kyle Tucker on why he chose the Dodgers over other teams:"This is an area me and my wife saw ourselves being a part of... we thought this was a great place to play in and live." - Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) January 21, 2026 Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers. The race for the 29-year-old All-Star was an intense one. Not only were the Dodgers in on Tucker, but so were L.A.'s National League rival, the New York Mets and the team that L.A. faced in the 2025 World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays."
Kyle Tucker said he and his wife saw Los Angeles as a place to be a part of and thought it was a great place to play and live. Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old All-Star attracted intense interest from multiple teams, including the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets were willing to pay him $50 million per season. The Blue Jays offered a long-term deal that paid him less than he was seeking. The Dodgers completed the signing despite competitive offers.
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