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A decision in the Kyle Tucker matter seems imminent. In fact, it could happen today.
The Mets are known to be aggressive in the short term, possibly offering up to $50 million per season over four years with no deferred money. The Mets know they're not as attractive as the two World Series finalists who are their rivals in the race.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are also in the short term. But since they're not as desperate as the Mets, they certainly won't go to $50 million a season to sign him.
In fact, the Dodgers are more in the mode: if you want to come with a nice contract for a few seasons to win, that's fine… but it won't be for $50M.
And on the other side of the spectrum, we know that the Blue Jays are the only team that's going to be in it for the long haul. If Tucker likes the Blue Jays, has a good offer on the table and doesn't want to become a free agent again soon, Toronto is his destination of choice.
In fact, according to Jeff Passan, the outfielder could sign a 10-year contract with the Blue Jays. At least, the club would be willing to go that far, as the tipster told Sportsnet yesterday.
Here's @JeffPassan w/ @tim_micallef on the #BlueJays' continued pursuit of Kyle Tucker:
“The Toronto Blue Jays have really been the only team that's shown the willingness to go as deep as 10 years, potentially.”
Added a decision is likely to come this week.
(Viz: @sportsnet) pic.twitter.com/ZZfCscz1I2
– Daniele Franceschi (@Daniele_Media) January 15, 2026
This would mean, if it happens, that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (his 14-year contract will take effect from 2026) and Kyle Tucker would form the heart of the offensive line-up for several more seasons.
We're talking about quite a duo, here.
Will Tucker make up his mind today? Or tomorrow? We don't know. But there's a growing feeling that he has all the elements in his hands to make a decision.
All he has to do is make it.
- The relationship between Tarik Skubal and the Tigers is obviously bad on the salary front. Scott Boras refused to negotiate for 2026 when he wasn't satisfied with the first offers.
“The Tigers offered $19.8 million, and Boras, according to the two sources, did not counter. The negotiations ended there. They would have been willing to raise that offer considerably, certainly over $20 million, maybe closer to $25 million. But Boras shut it down. Radio silence. So, at the deadline, …https://t.co/5gs70GPJuY
– Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) January 15, 2026
- In terms of current value, Ranger Suarez was offered more money than Alex Bregman by the Red Sox.
In the end, the Red Sox offered more money to Ranger Suarez ($130m present day value) than they offered Alex Bregman (closer to $120m NPV) over five-year deals. Given what Bregman was to their team and clubhouse last year, his unique two-way skills in a market that paid Pete…
– Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) January 14, 2026
- Alex Bregman was at the Bulls game yesterday.
Alex Bregman was at the Bulls game tonight!
Scott Boras was there with him as they prepare for an introductory press conference tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/hfyzOIrv0G
– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 15, 2026
- The new Cubs member says goodbye to Boston.
Alex Bregman says farewell to Boston pic.twitter.com/iDkNpIx5O5
– Section 10 Podcast (@Section10Pod) January 15, 2026
- The countdown of MLB's top players continues.
The #Top100RightNow rolls on with Nos. 80-61!
How'd we do? pic.twitter.com/9VTcSRn1eP
– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 15, 2026
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