Dodgers predicted to sign shocking $200M 4-time All-Star, 2X Silver Slugger, World Series champion

Hunter Cookston

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Dodgers predicted to sign shocking $200M 4-time All-Star, 2X Silver Slugger, World Series champion image

The biggest name this offseason is without a doubt Kyle Tucker, coming off a one-year stint with the Chicago Cubs. The star right fielder is set to approach free agency in multiple ways, drawing interest from some of the biggest brands in baseball. However, it doesn’t appear the Cubs are in play after Tucker’s end-of-season comments.

“We'll see what happens. Don't know what the future is going to hold. If not, it's been an honor playing with all these guys and wish everyone best of luck whether it’s playing next year or not with them,” Tucker said.

Originally, Tucker was expected to land a massive payday—one that could break the bank this offseason.

“Tucker is expected to be the highest paid free agent in this class. Most analysts believe he will get somewhere between $500 million and $650 million based on the recent contracts of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the Blue Jays ($500 million) and Juan Soto with the Mets ($765 million). Tucker can impact a game in so many ways with his five tools: hitting, power, defense, arm strength and speed. He has made four straight All-Star teams and is putting together another strong season,” The Athletic’s Jim Bowden wrote.

However, Sportsnaut’s Matt Johnson believes the Los Angeles Dodgers could sign Tucker to a shorter-term deal due to the potential impact of a new CBA.

“The Los Angeles Dodgers have been going for short-term deals with a higher average annual value, using that strategy to land Edwin Diaz. Perhaps something similar could work with Kyle Tucker, who remains on the open market more than a week past the MLB Winter Meetings. The prediction now is that Tucker takes a five-year, $200 million contract with the Dodgers that includes an opt-out after the 2027 and 2029 seasons,” Johnson wrote.

There’s no doubt that landing Tucker would mark the third consecutive season in which the Dodgers secure the top free agent on the market. However, this would represent a different approach, especially with a potential new CBA on the horizon.

Once again, the Dodgers would win the offseason with a deal like this. From a talent standpoint, the contract would be team-friendly, while still allowing both sides to reassess the situation in a few years.

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