"The Blue Jays have some big decisions to make this offseason that could directly impact their likelihood of repeating as AL East champions next season. The team seems perfectly willing to spend to improve the team, which should give them an advantage for some of the bigger names available. The Blue Jays are currently seen as ' front-runners' for perhaps the biggest free agent on the market, outfielder Kyle Tucker."
"A high walk rate mixed with a low strikeout rate and consistent power numbers has made the former Astro and Cub one of the most reliable offensive forces in the game. He also contributes on the base paths, swiping at least 25 bases in each of the last three full seasons that he's played. His instincts go a long way towards those stolen base numbers, as his sprint speed is surprisingly in just the 26th percentile, per Baseball Savant."
The Blue Jays face offseason choices that could affect their chance to repeat as AL East champions. The team appears willing to spend and is a front-runner to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker has produced highly consistent fWAR seasons since 2021: 4.9, 4.9, 4.9, 4.2, 4.5, with the 4.2 mark achieved in just 78 games. A high walk rate, low strikeout rate, consistent power, and at least 25 stolen bases in each of the last three full seasons define Tucker's profile. Bo Bichette's peak fWAR seasons match Tucker's, with 4.9 in 2021 and 4.8 in 2022, but his 2024 output dropped sharply to 0.3, indicating recent volatility.
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