Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year contract worth $240 million. This deal includes options for Tucker to leave the contract earlier and deferred money payments. The Dodgers have increased their overall payroll significantly with this move, surpassing other teams in spending.
Key Facts
- Kyle Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The contract includes options, called "opt-outs," after the second and third years, allowing Tucker to seek new deals if he chooses.
- The Dodgers deferred $30 million of Tucker's contract, spreading $10 million over the first three years.
- The Dodgers' total guaranteed salary exceeds $2.1 billion for 2026 and beyond, the highest in the league.
- The Dodgers' tax payroll is $413 million, which is $96 million more than the Mets', who are in second place.
- Tucker's decision to join the Dodgers was influenced by the higher total value of the contract, despite other offers.
- The Mets' final offer was $220 million over four years with no deferred money and a $75 million signing bonus.
