DODGERS DROP $240 MILLION ON TUCKER TO BUY THEIR THIRD RING — Quick Facts
Tucker gets $240M over four years with opt-outs, making him highest-paid per year behind only Shohei Ohtani. Dodgers beat out Mets ($50M/year offer) and Blue Jays (long-term deal) in three-team bidding war.
Key Data Points
- Tucker gets $240M over four years with opt-outs, making him highest-paid per year behind only Shohei Ohtani
- Dodgers beat out Mets ($50M/year offer) and Blue Jays (long-term deal) in three-team bidding war
- LA gets elite production (.377 OBP, 22 HR, 25 SB in 2025) plus championship experience from 2022 Astros title
Frequently Asked
- How much did Kyle Tucker sign for with the Dodgers?
- Kyle Tucker signed a 4-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers, averaging $60 million per season, which is the second-highest average annual value in MLB history behind only Shohei Ohtani.
- Does Kyle Tucker have opt-outs in his Dodgers contract?
- Yes, Tucker's contract includes opt-outs after years two and three, allowing him to test free agency again at age 31 if he remains healthy.
- What other teams bid for Kyle Tucker in free agency?
- The Mets offered $50 million per year on a shorter deal, and the Blue Jays pitched a long-term contract, but the Dodgers won the three-team bidding war.
- What were Kyle Tucker's 2025 stats with the Cubs?
- Tucker posted a .377 on-base percentage with 87 walks, 22 home runs, and 25 stolen bases in 2025, despite missing time with a fractured finger in June.
- Does Kyle Tucker have World Series experience?
- Yes, Tucker won a World Series ring with the Houston Astros in 2022 and is a four-time All-Star with a Gold Glove and two Silver Slugger awards.