Summary
Kyle Tucker has officially joined the Los Angeles Dodgers with a $240 million, four-year contract. He met some new teammates, including Freddie Freeman, who gave him a light-hearted warning. Tucker's contract makes him the highest-paid MLB player by average annual value, and he is set to play right field for the Dodgers.
Key Facts
- Kyle Tucker signed a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- This contract makes Tucker the highest-paid player in MLB by average annual value.
- Tucker will earn $60 million in the first year and defer $30 million annually over the next three years.
- Tucker can choose to leave the contract after the 2027 and 2028 World Series.
- He received a $64 million signing bonus upon joining the Dodgers.
- Tucker will play right field and bat in one of the top three spots in the lineup.
- Former player Michael Siani was designated for assignment to make space for Tucker on the roster.
- Tucker previously played for the Cubs, batting .266 with 22 home runs last year.
