Why MLB teams like Kyle Tucker but hesitate to commit major money in the 2025 free agency cycle despite his strong professional resume.

MLB rumors around Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger don’t seem to be stopping, and a new big-spending team has joined the race.

Who could end up signing the star outfielder? USA Today Major League Baseball insider Bob Nightengale joined “Foul Territory on Wednesday and specifically mentioned the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers while noting that he thinks Tucker’s market will only be three or four teams in general.

One of the New York Yankees' AL East rivals announced their presence on the free agency scene with a bang, though it may have just taken them out of the running

Following a strong season in the Bronx, All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees at the end of last season.

The Toronto Blue Jays might be out of the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes after signing Dylan Cease to a huge $210 million contract.

While some experts have predicted Kyle Tucker may earn a $400 million deal this winter, MLB executives doubt it will happen for one major reason.

The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are "considered the favorite by other executives" to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Now this would be a nifty gambit: The Yankees lose Soto, rebuild around new ace Max Fried, win 94 games – and then land Tucker a year later. Heck, even a $450 million deal would ensure the Yankees got Tucker for $97 million less than Soto alone.

When the Chicago Cubs traded for Kyle Tucker last winter, they always knew this was a possibility. Tucker played last season on the final year of his contract.