"Free agency has yet to move much in terms of position players, which is a group that's headlined by Kyle Tucker reaching the open market at 28 years old. Heading into the offseason, expectations were Tucker would be pursued by the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The incumbent Chicago Cubs didn't figure to factor into the chase for Tucker given their preference to operate with some financial restraint."
"The Dodgers being reluctant to enter a bidding war for Tucker has been a common theme in the offseason. They previously were reported as having a preference to potentially sign the four-time All-Star to a short-term contract with an increased average annual value. The Dodgers took that approach under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman in their pursuit of Bryce Harper. He instead preferred long-term security and signed what at the time was a record-breaking 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies."
Free-agent position-player movement has been limited, with Kyle Tucker, 28, the premier available hitter. Teams expected to pursue him included the Dodgers, Yankees, and Blue Jays, while the Cubs were unlikely due to financial restraint. The Dodgers appear hesitant to engage in a bidding war and would prefer a short-term deal with a higher average annual value, reflecting a previous approach under Andrew Friedman. The Dodgers are also considering temporary or internal outfield solutions to preserve resources and align with prospect timelines for Josue De Paula, Zyhir Hope, and Mike Sirota. Tucker visited the Blue Jays' Spring Training facility in Dunedin, generating notable buzz.
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