Summary
Kyle Tucker, a top free agent, signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $240 million. He turned down a longer-term deal from the Toronto Blue Jays and a similar offer from the New York Mets. Tucker's deal with the Dodgers includes options to leave after two and three years, allowing him flexibility for future contracts.
Key Facts
- Kyle Tucker signed a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $240 million.
- The New York Mets offered Tucker $220 million for four years with a $75 million signing bonus.
- The Toronto Blue Jays offered Tucker a 10-year, $350 million contract.
- Tucker chose the Dodgers for a higher annual salary and shorter contract length.
- The Dodgers' deal includes a $64 million signing bonus and opt-out options after the second and third years.
- The shorter contract allows Tucker to potentially sign another lucrative deal sooner.
- The Blue Jays made other offseason additions including Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.
