BREAKING NEWS: Kyle Tucker Signs With the Los Angeles Dodgers
In this article, I predicted that the Dodgers could sign Tucker. It wasn’t even looking likely with all these big offers coming in from other teams, but you can’t count out the Dodgers on any free agent, can you?
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
BREAKING: Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 16, 2026
Jon Heyman of the New York Post confirms this, and he also reports the contract is a short term deal.
Kyle Tucker is headed to the Dodgers on a short term deal.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 16, 2026
Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the deal is for 4 years, an $240 million. He also comments that there is an opt out after the 2027 season.
Free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million contract, according to sources familiar with the deal. It includes an opt out after year two.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 16, 2026
Jeff Passan confirms this and also adds that Tucker also has an opt out after the 2028 season.
Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 16, 2026
An enormous windfall for the best free agent available. And the champs get even better. @ByRobertMurray was on top of the money.
Per Heyman, $30 million of the $240 million is deferred.
Tucker’s Dodgers deal has $30M in deferrals out of the $240M
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 16, 2026
Jon Heyman follows up by giving specifics on the Blue Jays pursuit of Tucker.
Blue Jays offer to Kyle Tucker was $350M for 10 years. They certainly put in a big effort. Still one of the biggest winter winners with all they’ve done.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 17, 2026
More to come…
