"After taking his time to explore the free agency market, outfielder Kyle Tucker finally made his decision. Tucker was projected to command a contract of up to $400 million at the beginning of the offseason. Reaching that figure was in doubt as the negotiating process dragged along, and he became more open to a short-term deal. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays were considered to be the three finalists prior to Tucker's decision."
"Tucker did not receive the projected length or total value he was looking for in the absence of a robust market for his services. He will instead get a chance to test the market again shortly after a huge short-term payday. The Dodgers were linked to Tucker dating back to the regular season, as he was the top option available to address their outfield concerns."
Kyle Tucker signed a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $240 million, averaging $60 million per season and including a two-year opt-out. Tucker entered free agency initially projected to command up to $400 million but became more open to a shorter contract as negotiations dragged. The Blue Jays, Mets and Dodgers were finalists, with Toronto reportedly offering a long-term deal while New York and Los Angeles favored shorter, high-AAV offers. The Dodgers had tracked Tucker during the season and ultimately secured him with a high annual salary on a shorter-term contract.
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