By Zach PressnellShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberThe Chicago Cubs traded for Kyle Tucker last offseason, and it seemed like a questionable decision. Tucker's contract expired after this season, and it doesn't seem like the Cubs have much of a chance to re-sign him.
The top teams in the sweepstakes for Tucker are reportedly the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays. All three teams have a chance to offer Tucker a $400 million deal, but it's unclear when his market will heat up.
CBS Sports' Mike Axisa recently predicted Tucker would sign during the winter meetings this month, which would be quite a turn of events for the star outfielder.
..."According to our rankings, those top five free agents are Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Framber Valdez, and Kyle Schwarber in that order. I boldly predict we'll get a clean sweep and all five will sign in Orlando," Axisa wrote. "That would be a rarity. Usually one or two top free agents hold out into the New Year. Bregman didn't sign until February last offseason.
"Two years ago, the Boras Four (Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell) did not sign until camp opened. For one reason to another, a top free agent or two (or three) tends to still on the market come January. I don't see it this year. Our top five free agents all agree to new contracts next week and avoid the game of contract chicken as spring training approaches."
There's nothing holding Tucker back from signing a massive contract this month. His market could heat up as quickly as the top teams are willing to part with their money.
The Blue Jays have a realistic chance to land him after signing Dylan Cease, but it seems like the Los Angeles Dodgers could be the favorites. The Dodgers have enough money to steal the slugger from the Cubs without thinking twice. The Yankees could make waves in Tucker's sweepstakes if they lose Cody Bellinger, but that idea is still up in the air.
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