Toronto Blue Jays only team willing to go up to 10 years on free agent Kyle Tucker
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The Toronto Blue Jays may be trying to lock free agent Kyle Tucker for the next decade.
On an appearance on Sportsnet Central on Wednesday night, ESPN's Jeff Passan said that the Blue Jays "have really been the only team that has shown the willingness to go as deep as 10 years, potentially," in their offer to Kyle Tucker.
Here's ESPN's Jeff Passan with Tim Micallef on the Blue Jays' continued pursuit of Kyle Tucker on Sportsnet. [Video below]
«The Toronto Blue Jays have really been the only team that has shown the willingness to go as deep as 10 years, potentially.»
Jeff Passan joins Sportsnet Central to provide an update on Kyle Tucker's free agency market.
Jeff Passan joins Sportsnet Central to provide an update on Kyle Tucker's free agency market.
Whether it be the Mets or Blue Jays expect a resolution to come this week
Fansided's Robert Murray reported on Tuesday that the New York Mets have extended Tucker a short-term offer that carries a $50-million annual average value.
A report from the New York Post's Mike Puma, indicates the Mets don't expect Tucker's decision until "at least Thursday."
Update: Mets are now expecting that the Tucker decision won't come until at least Thursday.
Seen as this off-season's top free agent, Tucker helped the Chicago Cubs back to the post-season in 2025, posting an .841 OPS in 136 games while smashing 22 homers and driving in 73 runs.
Tucker also earned his fourth career all-star nod and second career Silver Slugger.
Tucker spent just one season in Chicago after landing with the Cubs in a trade from the Houston Astros last December, changing teams for the first time in his eight-year career.
With a lack of impact bats available in the 2026 and 2027 off-seasons, Tucker's free agency could be influenced by teams looking to lock down a core piece while there are options on the open market.
The Blue Jays, trying to make a return trip to the World Series, will certainly be one of them.
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JANVIER 14 | 105 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays only team willing to go up to 10 years on free agent Kyle Tucker Will any other team offer Kyle Tucker more than 10 years? | ||
| Yes | 6 | 5.7 % |
| No | 99 | 94.3 % |
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