Kyle Tucker spotted with George Springer at TGL event sparks Blue Jays rumors
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Free-agent all-star outfielder Kyle Tucker has been on the Toronto Blue Jays radar since the start of the off-season.
Blue Jays veteran George Springer was spotted alongside Kyle Tucker at a TGL match between Atlanta and The Bay on Tuesday night in Palm Springs, Fla.
Michael Brantley, another former Astros outfielder, was also spotted with them at the match.
Was George Springer recruiting former teammate Kyle Tucker to the Blue Jays?
The more enticing storyline is that Springer was also making a recruiting pitch to his former Astros sidekick as the bidding for Tucker is expected to heat up.
Kyle Tucker, Michael Brantley, and George Springer are in attendance at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, to watch tonight's TGL matchup between the Atlanta Drive and Bay Golf Club.
The Blue Jays have been one of the more aggressive pursuers of Tucker, who is widely viewed as the top free agent available this winter.
In December, Tucker toured the Blue Jays' spring training facilities in Dunedin, Fla.
Never mind that Springer and Tucker were teammates in Houston and likely keep in contact as friends.
Never mind that Springer and Tucker were teammates in Houston and likely keep in contact as friends.
Tucker, who turns 29 next week, would potentially replace Springer as the everyday lead-off man if he joined the Blue Jays.
Furthermore, with Daulton Varsho on an expiring contract following the 2026 season, locking up Tucker to a long-term deal would be a savvy investment in the future of the Blue Jays outfield.
The right fielder combines speed and power into a formidable offensive profile. Last season with the Chicago Cubs, Tucker hit 22 home runs and had a .841 OPS with 25 stolen bases.
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JANVIER 7 | 147 ANSWERS Kyle Tucker spotted with George Springer at TGL event sparks Blue Jays rumors Do you think George Springer is trying to recruit his former teammate and friend Kyle Tucker to the Blue Jays? | ||
| Yes | 124 | 84.4 % |
| No | 14 | 9.5 % |
| Too early to tell | 9 | 6.1 % |
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