The New York Yankees have not been involved in the top names on the free agent market so far this winter. Most of the players who've signed haven't been seriously considered by the Yankees.
They've been linked to plenty of these top free agents, but none have actually come to New York, and the Yankees haven't made offers to many free agents they very well could've.
But what about Kyle Tucker atop the market? Well, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Yankees are not a real player for Tucker this winter. But it's not all bad news, as they have a different target in mind.
Yankees' free agent update on Kyle Tucker is bad news for fans
"If the Yankees are prepared to spend big," Feinsand writes, "It's likely to be for Cody Bellinger rather than Tucker."
The Yankees, amid their interest in retaining Cody Bellinger, are not likely to be involved in the Tucker sweepstakes this winter.
Despite the need in the outfield and Tucker being the top player on the free agent market, the Yankees won't be big players for the former Chicago Cubs and Houston Texans outfielder.
Fans hoping the Yankees can snag Tucker this winter should put that hope to rest, and instead hope that Bellinger and the Yankees can agree to a deal.
Even that, a Bellinger contract, is far from a guarantee. The Yankees are playing hardball and would be okay entering the 2026 season with a combination of Spencer Jones and Jasson Dominguez in the outfield.
While the Toronto Blue Jays are the favorites, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are a sleeper team for Tucker, the Yankees are not a realistic landing spot for the superstar outfielder.
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