"While the Blue Jays are said to be in the market for the top free agent available, this Garcia decision by the Rangers could allow Toronto to do a few things differently. They could pivot from their alleged pursuit of Kyle Tucker and instead get a buy-low high-reward type player in Garcia. That would also allow them to concentrate more of their efforts on bringing back shortstop Bo Bichette, while saving the massive amount of money it will take to sign Tucker."
"Garcia is by no means the same kind of hitter that Tucker is, but for less than a fraction of the cost he could provide the same kind of power the Blue Jays would hope to get from Tucker. Both Garcia and Tucker have been playing in the majors since 2018 and Tucker has hit just six more home runs than Garcia, but Tucker has superior numbers in virtually every other category."
Texas non-tendered 32-year-old outfielder Adolis García on Nov. 21, making him a free agent after being projected to earn just over $12 million in arbitration. García hit .227 with 19 home runs and a .665 OPS in the regular season and posted a 1.108 OPS in the 2023 postseason. The Blue Jays could sign García as a low-cost, one-year power option instead of pursuing Kyle Tucker, freeing payroll to focus on re-signing shortstop Bo Bichette. García and Tucker have both played in the majors since 2018, with Tucker holding better overall metrics despite only six more homers. Toronto's crowded outfield could accommodate a right-handed platoon power piece.
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