"Signing Tucker would surely push Toronto's payroll - which is already around $300 million - toward a gaudy number to which few teams could relate. But the Blue Jays will have more than $70 million coming off the books after 2026 when George Springer, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Daulton Varsho are slated to become free agents, bringing the payroll back down considerably."
"Blue Jays payroll reality shows why they're taking no prisoners ahead of 2026 season Feinsand says that the Blue Jays, as they have been all offseason, are tabbed as Tucker's most likely destination. Despite the moves they have made this offseason they could still use a proven left-handed hitter who owns a career .865 OPS and has hit 20+ home runs every season going back to 2021."
The Toronto Blue Jays have spent over $330 million in new contracts this offseason and project a payroll approaching $300 million for 2026. The team signed Kazuma Okamoto and remains a leading suitor for Kyle Tucker, a left-handed hitter with a career .865 OPS and 20+ home runs each season since 2021. Tucker will turn 29 on Jan. 17 and is believed to be seeking a long-term deal of at least $300 million, possibly up to $400 million. The Blue Jays are prepared to absorb such a contract and will have more than $70 million come off the books after 2026 when several key players reach free agency.
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