Phillies predicted to sign $350M World Series champ, 4-time All-Star to succeed Bryce Harper's role

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The Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason could go in several different directions, with J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, and Ranger Suárez all hitting the market. The likelihood of all three returning is very slim. However, that could free up enough money to pursue the biggest name in free agency — Kyle Tucker. Tucker is unlikely to return to the Chicago Cubs after his 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.

Tucker is arguably the most attractive name available, and several of the league’s top teams are expected to pursue him. His next deal will likely be one of the largest contracts signed this offseason.

“Predicted Contract: 10 years, $350 million. This would be the fifth-largest contract ever given to an outfielder, and only Juan Soto ($51 million), Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Mike Trout ($35.5 million) clock in with a higher AAV on their deals,” Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter wrote.

With Schwarber’s contract potentially off the books, the Phillies’ pursuit of Tucker becomes even more intriguing. CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder believes Philadelphia could be the team that ultimately lands him.

“I'll go with Tucker to the Phillies. They can move Nick Castellanos to left field to accommodate a player with Tucker's high-level of talent and they need help in the outfield anyway. Grabbing the 28-year-old Tucker is a good way to keep the current window of contention open while also having a bridge to him as a centerpiece in the future. Remember, Bryce Harper is now 33 years old,” Snyder wrote.

Tucker joining the Phillies makes a lot of sense. There’s no guarantee Nick Castellanos will remain on the roster for the entire 2026 season, and Tucker’s addition would strengthen both the present and future of the franchise.

There are plenty of factors at play for Philadelphia, but each one points toward the same conclusion — signing Kyle Tucker would be the move that keeps the Phillies’ championship window wide open. This offseason is shaping up to be an exciting one.

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