Tucker to don Dodger blue
Jan 16 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers signed OF Kyle Tucker to a 4-year, $240 million contract that reportedly has opt-out clauses after 2027 and 2028.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: If the Dodgers had any weakness it was at one corner outfield spot and they have eliminated any concerns about that with this signing. Tucker is expected to be the Dodgers everyday RF, with Teoscar Hernández moving to LF. OF Andy Pages, who had a breakout second season in the major leagues (.272/.313/.461 with 27 HR and 14 RBI), is expected to man CF most days. The addition of Tucker will likely result in IF/OF Tommy Edman moving from playing part-time at both CF and 2B, to being more of the primary 2B for the Dodgers. The signing of Tucker (90%...
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