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Joe Rutland
Dec 17, 2025
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When a veteran MLB general manager and executive puts Dodgers, Tucker in same conversation, then Dodgers fans might want to listen.

As much as Los Angeles Dodgers fans are still reveling in the light of winning a second straight World Series championship, the ballclub is working to add more experience.

One of those experienced players still on the market is former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker.

While Tucker's contract desires might be too much for the Dodgers to consider at this time, that's not kept a wise sage from the MLB world from including the club into potential landing spot for him.

According to a new article from The Athletic written by longtime MLB general manager and executive Jim Bowden, Tucker's three top potential landing spots are the Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees.

There's no doubt that Los Angeles fans don't want to see Tucker in those fabled Yankees pinstripes anytime soon.

"The Blue Jays would love to sign Tucker to be their everyday right fielder for the next decade as he fits everything they like in terms of being a complete player," Bowden wrote. "It will be scary if he lands in Toronto with the team the Blue Jays already have in place.

"The Dodgers, who need to improve their defense in right field, are also a great fit although their interest is in a shorter contract with higher AAV and opt-out clauses," Bowden continued.

"If Tucker decides to pursue a 'pillow'-type deal like (former New York Mets star Pete) Alonso did last offseason, then the Dodgers are his best landing spot.

"The Yankees seem to have prioritized Cody Bellinger over Tucker, which is why I listed them third on this list," Bowden wrote.

Tucker, in another recent article about his free agency situation, projected that he might be looking for an 11-year contract north of $400 million.

That's a ton of money for any team to pay Tucker. Before going to the Cubs, Tucker played an integral role in helping the Houston Astros win a World Series championship.

Now, though, he's looking to bank some bucks from a new team.

The Dodgers, of course, seemingly have enough money to pay the world to play for the organization. Yet, if those contract projections are close to what he wants, then the Dodgers just might pass on picking him up.

This situation will be worth watching as the days get closer for Spring Training to begin.

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