The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their spectacular offseason on Thursday, signing free agent right fielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year deal worth $240 million, per ESPN.
Tucker, the consensus top free agent on the market, was given opt-outs after the second and third seasons, something the Dodgers rarely give to their players.
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His arrival boosts an already stacked Dodgers roster that features Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy and Will Smith.
The 29-year-old comes in as a serious threat both as a hitter and defender. After a shin fracture with the Houston Astros two seasons ago, Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs for last year’s campaign. In 136 games for the Cubs, he slashed .266/.377/.464 to go along with 22 home runs and 73 RBIs.
Despite the enormous price tag, the reigning champs continue to cement themselves as favorites to win a third-consecutive World Series.
James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
