"For a while there, it felt like the Toronto Blue Jays were really going to land Kyle Tucker. They were the only team to offer deals at the length which Tucker was asking for, and they clearly had the green light to spend this offseason after adding Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto. Then, like Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki before him, Tucker eschewed Canada for the warmth (and money) of Los Angeles."
"Free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million contract, according to sources familiar with the deal. It includes an opt out after year two.- Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 16, 2026 That's a lot of cash to give to one player, even as good as Tucker. Including deferrals and luxury tax payments, the Dodgers will spend roughly $120 million on the right fielder alone in 2026."
"Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract in free agency last winter after a 44-homer campaign with the Baltimore Orioles, only to debut in Toronto with arguably the worst season of his career, hitting .175/.271/.294 with just six home runs in 221 plate appearances. His 61 wRC+ was his lowest since 2018, and his -0.9 fWAR was his worst mark ever."
The Toronto Blue Jays appeared positioned to sign Kyle Tucker, offering the contract length he sought and entering the offseason with spending flexibility after adding Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto. Tucker instead agreed to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers that includes an opt-out after two years. Including deferrals and luxury-tax payments, the Dodgers will effectively spend roughly $120 million on Tucker in 2026. The Blue Jays missed a major offensive upgrade and also failed to acquire Bo Bichette. Toronto must now rely on internal improvements, notably a bounce-back from Anthony Santander, who struggled in 2025 but is reportedly healthy heading into spring training.
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