The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker. Jesse Rogers, also from ESPN, reported that Tucker will receive a four-year, $240 million contract with an opt-out after the second year.
Tucker had been considered the top player available in the 2025-26 free agent class. He had posted a .266/.377/.464 batting line over his 597 plate appearances, hitting 22 homers and 25 doubles while stealing 25 bases. Those numbers were skewed due to an injury plagued second half as Tucker dealt with a fractured right hand and a strained calf, contributing to a .231/.360/.378 batting line with five homers and six doubles in 174 plate appearances after the All-Star Break.
Los Angeles Dodgers fill final hole with Kyle Tucker
The Dodgers entered the offseason with two glaring needs. Closer had been a revolving door since Kenley Jansen left in free agency during the 2021-22 offseason. Edwin Diaz, who signed a three-year, $69 million contract, should provide a steady presence in the ninth inning.