"The Los Angeles Dodgers signed All-Star free agent Kyle Tucker on Thursday, prompting current players to react via social media. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani made one of the first moves, immediately following the All-Star on Instagram. Tucker and Ohtani are very familiar with each other, having played against each other often during their respective times in the AL West. Starting pitcher Blake Snell also sent a simple message, sharing a post of the report of Tucker's move to his story and adding an emoji."
"Tucker, the best bat available in free agency this offseason, instantly slots into the Dodgers' lineup and addresses their biggest remaining need this offseason: The outfield. The four-time All-Star has proven his ability to hit over the past handful of years, making each of the last four All-Star Games and hitting 20 or more home runs in each of his last five seasons."
Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, prompting social-media reactions from teammates including Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell. Tucker immediately slots into the Dodgers' outfield, likely taking right field and potentially moving Teoscar Hernández toward left field if he remains. The four-time All-Star has hit 20 or more home runs in each of the last five seasons and made four straight All-Star Games. Tucker produced 22 homers, 73 RBIs and an .841 OPS while playing through injury in 2025. The four-year, $240 million contract raises the Dodgers' 2026 payroll to $413 million and creates a $161.8 million luxury tax bill.
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