Kyle Tucker with the Dodgers: many executives expect it

We know that many people are tired of seeing the Dodgers sign every big name on the market. But that doesn't mean the California club's leaders are going to stop.

In fact, the club, which doesn't have a 2025 regular season to match expectations, could make a big splash this winter.

If the Cubs don't manage to keep Kyle Tucker (which is possible, given that the owners don't always spend enough), the Dodgers could be the favorites to sign him.

That's what many executives think, according to what Bob Nightengale (USA Today) reported.

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Even if things haven't been so easy for Tucker recently, he's still a top-quality player. And clearly, several big-market teams are going to snatch him up and offer him a big contract.

The Dodgers clearly need help in the outfield, so Tucker will be a target.

Note that he comes from the Astros, but he's not “identified” with the signal theft scandal, given that he's younger. I can't see fans refusing to accept him if he comes to California.

Right now, the Dodgers have Andy Pages in center field, and he's not a problem. But in the corners? Michael Conforto isn't exactly indispensable and Teoscar Hernandez has his ups and downs – especially defensively.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Dodgers decided to look for reinforcements in the infield to send Mookie Betts back to right field. But if not, Tucker would obviously be a big addition.

And for that matter, I wouldn't be surprised to see Teoscar traded this winter either. Would Toronto, which will have to manage George Springer and Anthony Santander at DH, want to add another outfielder who would benefit from being a premium hitter? I don't know.

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