The Toronto Blue Jays have been closely linked with free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker all offseason. With his market slow to develop, until recently, the organization may be better suited to pivot to Cody Bellinger, who has been offered a more affordable contract than the one Tucker is expected to sign.
Tucker is reported to be seeking at least a seven-year deal in the $300-$400 million range, and reports have recently surfaced that the New York Mets have offered him a deal that will give him $50 million a season. While the Blue Jays haven’t publicly balked at that price tag, they will need to be careful with how they do any more spending this winter.