Kyle Tucker says Dodgers' pursuit of 3-peat made decision 'easier'

"It's a big decision, so you still got to weigh out everything, but this team and this city and the fanbase kind of makes it a little bit easier to make some decisions. That is just ultimately what we wanted to do is come here and be part of that and try to win another World Series."

"It doesn't mean that it has to be two, three, four years here. It could be longer than that. For him to choose us when he had other longer term and other shorter term, I think speaks to the growth and progress that we've made on creating a destination spot."

"There was really nobody that moved our World Series odds for 2026 more than Kyle Tucker,"

Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing them over the Mets and Blue Jays. The contract carries a $60 million average annual value and includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons. Tucker cited the team, the city, and the fanbase as key factors in his decision and expressed a desire to win another World Series. Dodgers executives said the signing underscores the club's destination status and materially improves the team's 2026 World Series odds. The move also renewed conversation about a potential salary cap while the team emphasized operating within current rules.

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