Would the Mets Give Kyle Tucker a Five-Year, $250 Million Deal? | Latest on the Tucker Sweepstakes

Would the Mets Give Kyle Tucker a Five-Year, $250 Million Deal? | Latest on the Tucker Sweepstakes

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New York Mets shake up MLB free agency by offering Kyle Tucker a staggering four-year, $200 million contract, challenging the Toronto Blue Jays’ long-term pursuit.  

Will Tucker choose massive short-term earnings in Queens or decade-long security up north?  

The heated bidding war also sparks questions about potential Dodgers involvement and how contract structures—opt outs, AAV, and deferrals—could sway the superstar’s next move.

Ryan Finkelstein dissects the impact of Tucker’s decision on the Mets’ offseason strategy, the ripple effects for fans if a deal falls through, and the likely pivot to trade for Lars Nootbaar and sign Austin Hays.  

From missed opportunities with Pete Alonso to the franchise’s quest for a true cornerstone, every angle of Steve Cohen and David Stearns’ aggressive chase is covered.  

Can the Mets land MLB’s hottest outfield prize, or will Tucker slip away at the last minute?

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