"The Dodgers made waves last night when they landed star outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240MM deal that shattered AAV records and affords him opt-out opportunities after the second and third seasons. Though the Dodgers were commonly listed as one of Tucker's three potential landing spots in his final days on the open market, the deal is still an upset of sorts, given that both the Mets and Blue Jays were more heavily linked to him over the past couple weeks."
"It remains to be seen how Toronto and New York will pivot after missing out. Perhaps the Blue Jays could look to ramp talks with star infielder Bo Bichette back up. Either team could feasibly try to pivot towards the No. 2 outfielder on this year's market, Cody Bellinger. As for the Dodgers, it's worth wondering whether there will be any subsequent moves."
"The Rockies, Red Sox, and Dodgers are all going to need to make 40-man roster moves in the coming days as their respective recent signings of Willi Castro, Ranger Suarez, and Tucker become official. The most likely way for those clubs to clear up that 40-man roster space is by simply designating a player for assignment, though it's also possible that any of those teams could look to work out a trade that creates space on their 40-man roster by acquiring non-roster players."
The Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract that set a new AAV record and includes opt-out options after years two and three. The Mets and Blue Jays had been more heavily linked to Tucker and may pivot toward other targets such as Bo Bichette or Cody Bellinger. The Dodgers could make further roster moves to manage an even more crowded outfield, with Teoscar Hernandez appearing in rumors and several prospects' paths affected. The Rockies, Red Sox, and Dodgers must clear 40-man roster spots, likely via DFAs or trades for non-roster players. The Cubs and Reds are hosting fan events ahead of spring training.
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