Dodgers add another superstar, agree to record deal with Kyle Tucker
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers may have just made the rich even richer.
According to multiple reports, the Dodgers have reached an agreement with star outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240 million contract a deal that would set a new Major League Baseball record for average annual value.
The contract reportedly includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $64 million signing bonus, and deferred money that pushes Tucker’s average annual value to more than $57 million — the highest in league history. The team has not officially announced the signing.
Tucker, who turns 29 this week, entered the offseason as the top-ranked free agent on the market. He drew heavy interest from several teams, including the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, but ultimately chose Los Angeles and a shorter-term deal that could allow him to re-enter free agency again in his early 30s.
Last season with the Chicago Cubs, Tucker hit .266 with 22 home runs, 73 runs batted in, and 25 stolen bases. Despite battling injuries, including a fractured hand midseason, he still posted another strong year marking his fifth straight season with elite production by advanced metrics.
For his career, Tucker has been one of baseball’s most complete players, offering power, speed, and strong defense. While he may not always lead the league in one category, his consistency has made him one of the most valuable all-around outfielders in the game.
Tucker now joins a Dodgers roster already loaded with star power. Los Angeles is coming off a historic repeat World Series run and has continued to spend aggressively this offseason, including the recent addition of All-Star closer Edwin DÃaz.
With Tucker expected to slot into an already deep outfield, the Dodgers once again position themselves as the team to beat not just in the National League, but across Major League Baseball.
As for the Cubs, they are expected to receive draft-pick compensation after extending Tucker a qualifying offer following his acquisition last winter.
The deal may not yet be official, but one thing is clear: the Dodgers aren’t done chasing history.
