MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Kyle Tucker.
Jan: 15: Tucker reaches deal with Dodgers (source)
A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Tucker and the Dodgers are in agreement on four-year, $240 million free-agent deal. The club has not confirmed.
Jan. 15: Decision likely soon; will Blue Jays offer a 10-year deal?
With speculation swirling that Tucker could come to a decision on where to sign this week, potentially as soon as Thursday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that among the three clubs considered "finalists" for Tucker, there is one that has shown it might be willing to offer him a 10-year contract: the Blue Jays.
Mike Puma of the New York Post confirmed on Thursday that the Mets have a four-year offer on the table for Tucker. Previous reports suggested that the Mets were discussing a short-term deal with Tucker that would pay him $50 million per year. The Dodgers are also in the mix and are thought to prefer a shorter deal as well.
"I think it's going to happen this week and it could be sooner than that," Passan told Sportsnet. " ... The way that it has played out so far is that the Toronto Blue Jays have really been the only team that has shown the willingness to go as deep as 10 years, potentially."
Tucker, who turns 29 on Jan. 17, could potentially hit the free-agent market again in his early-30s if he does ink a shorter-term/higher-AAV deal. On the other hand, a 10-year contract could take him through the remainder of his career.
Jan. 14: Tucker has multiple contract offers (reports)
According to FanSided's Robert Murray, the Mets have made an offer to Tucker that would pay him $50 million per year on a short-term deal. Murray's report was confirmed by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
Earlier on Tuesday, The Athletic's Will Sammon (subscription required) said he heard from league sources who suggested the Mets were in the range of offering $120 million to $140 million for three years to Tucker. New York has ramped up its pursuit of the outfielder over the past week, meeting with him via video on two occasions in that time.
On Wednesday, MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette said that it's "likely" the Mets have gone to a fourth year with their offer.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are also going hard after Tucker and have offered him a long-term contract, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
The Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers are believed to be the three main teams involved in the race to sign the four-time All-Star. Sammon's sources suggested that Tucker's decision could come as soon as this week.
Jan. 12: Tucker reportedly has met with Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets
According to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Tucker has now met in person or via Zoom with the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Mets, the three main teams in the mix to sign the outfielder. More >
Jan. 8: Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets among teams pursuing Tucker (report)
Amid an offseason that already includes the additions of ace starter Dylan Cease, reliever Tyler Rogers, KBO import Cody Ponce and, most recently, Japanese star infielder Kazuma Okamoto, the Blue Jays remain in hot pursuit of the No. 1 free agent in the 2025-26 class.
According to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon (subscription required), the Blue Jays "have increased their efforts" to land Tucker. While the four-time All-Star outfielder has been connected to a number of clubs, Bannon reports that Toronto's recruitment of Tucker has become "more aggressive" of late.
Toronto and Tucker met at the team's player development complex in Dunedin, Fla., last month. And two industry sources recently told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that they believe Toronto will ultimately be Tucker's destination by the end of this offseason.
The Blue Jays’ toughest competition for the lefty hitter might come from the Dodgers and Mets. Both are also pushing hard for Tucker, MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette reported on Tuesday.
The Athletic's Will Sammon confirmed in a report on Wednesday night that the Dodgers, Mets and Blue Jays are all among Tucker’s options.
The Dodgers and Mets both prefer to add Tucker on a shorter-term deal with a higher average annual value. Sammon’s league sources expect the Blue Jays to go longer, which could give them the edge.