The Los Angeles Dodgers got their man…again. They have signed outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year deal, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The contract is reportedly worth $240 million dollars, complete with opt-outs between years two and three, per Robert Murray of FanSided. And yes, there are deferrals in the amount of $30 million.
Report: Dodgers Sign Kyle Tucker to Four-Year Deal
The Dodgers Do It Again
Los Ángeles was one of three teams to be finalists for the All-Star’s services. The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays were the other two. According to the rumor mill, the Dodgers were on the outside looking in. Toronto was supposedly the front-runner because it was willing to offer a longer-term deal. In the end, Tucker chose the shorter deal and the West Coast. This is the second time in two years that Los Angeles wooed a major free agent away from the Blue Jays. They lured Shohei Ohtani to the warmer climate as well, and the rest, as they say, is history.
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
Plugging the Final Hole on the Roster
The Dodgers had two major holes as they entered the offseason. They needed a right-handed high-leverage reliever. They signed marquee closer Edwin Díaz. Los Angeles also needed a corner outfielder who could add punch to an already impressive lineup. Despite the World Series championship, the Dodgers struggled to get consistent offensive production out of right field all of 2025. If Tucker has a healthy hand, it should be improved. However, perhaps, more importantly, the defense where Tucker patrols will be markedly improved.
The Fit
It goes without saying that the Dodgers are loaded going into 2026, but what does that mean for Kyle Tucker? It means that he doesn’t have to be “The Guy” in a lineup with the likes of Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, and that might be the perfect fit for everybody. There is no question that the Dodgers just got better. However, we won’t know how much better until they play the games.
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