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Toronto re-signed Max Scherzer to a one-year, $3 million base with up to $10 million in incentives, adding a 60-day IL move for Anthony Santander to clear a roster spot; the future Hall of Famer returns for a second season with the Jays and is expected to begin 2026 in a six-man rotation after a injury-plagued 2025, with CBT payroll around $319 million.
The Blue Jays remain in on free-agent starter Framber Valdez, having met him at the GM Meetings, and see him as a high-end #2 with ace potential to bolster a rotation that already includes Cease, Gausman, Bieber, Yesavage, Ponce and Berríos. Valdez’s late-season slump and age 32 temper expectations for a long-term deal, though Toronto could circle back if his market softens; they’re also weighing cheaper options like Max Scherzer. Signing Valdez would push Toronto’s CBT payroll toward the top of the MLB scale, reflecting its aggressive spending.
Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, turning down offers from the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. The four-year, $240 million contract (averaging $60 million per year with opt-outs after years two and three) was described as a strong fit for the Dodgers by GM Brandon Gomes. Tucker praised the organization’s top-to-bottom excellence and hinted at pursuing a third straight title with the Dodgers’ core.
The New York Yankees are reportedly not entering a bidding war for Cody Bellinger, giving the Toronto Blue Jays a clear path to pursue the star outfielder. Bellinger’s strong 2025 season (around .272 with 29 HR, 98 RBIs) makes him an attractive target, and Toronto could leverage a longer-term deal—potentially seven years—to outpace the Yankees’ five-year proposal. With rivals like Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette moving elsewhere, the Blue Jays appear poised to capitalize on the reduced competition and land a premium bat.
Kyle Tucker reportedly rejected Toronto's 10-year, $350 million offer and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for four years and $240 million, including a large signing bonus and deferrals/opt-outs that push the present-day AAV above $57.1 million. The Jays reportedly led the bid by about $110 million in total value, while New York had previously offered $220 million with no deferrals before pivoting to Bo Bichette; the deal reinforces a heated cross-border rivalry, and Tucker is slated to play in Toronto in 2026 for a World Series rematch.
Toronto’s off-season reshaping continues after Bo Bichette leaves for the Mets and Kyle Tucker goes to the Dodgers, paving the way for a potential Cody Bellinger pursuit as the Blue Jays seek a defensive, AL East-ready outfield upgrade; Toronto has already spent about $337 million across four signings, including Dylan Cease, as they recalibrate their lineup behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
With Kyle Tucker traded to the Dodgers and Bo Bichette joining the Mets, the Blue Jays are weighing a bid for Cody Bellinger, whose versatility and power could bolster Toronto’s lineup and keep him away from the Yankees, a move analysts say would be strategic as the team tries to fill gaps around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Rival offers leaked: the Mets allegedly proposed four years and $220 million for Kyle Tucker and the Blue Jays reportedly pursued $350 million over 10 years, but Tucker signed with the Dodgers for four years and $240 million with opt-outs after the second and third seasons. Tucker has 134 homers across five seasons and four straight All-Star selections, and in 2025 he slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 homers, 25 doubles, 73 RBI and 25 stolen bases for the Cubs. With Tucker off the market, the Mets are eyeing other outfield targets like Cody Bellinger and Harrison Bader, while the Dodgers push toward another World Series run.
The Mets sign Bo Bichette to a 3-year, $126 million deal with opt-outs after years 1 and 2, adding a powerful bat as they rebuild and potentially reshuffle the infield; the move shakes the market after Kyle Tucker's record deal, prompting Toronto to move on, Philadelphia to pivot toward Realmuto, and Boston to recalibrate while Bichette’s position at third remains part of a larger infield logjam.
Blue Jays miss out on Kyle Tucker as he signs with the Dodgers, but insiders say Toronto remains a top AL favorite thanks to heavy offseason spending and a solid outfield, while Bo Bichette’s future with the team remains in question with Phillies interest.
The New York Mets have reportedly offered Kyle Tucker a four-year deal with a premium annual value (around $50 million), as Tucker’s market heats up with the Blue Jays in pursuit of a long-term contract; the Dodgers are also in the mix, and a decision could come soon given Tucker’s strong track record despite durability questions.
The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have a sizable long-term offer on the table for Kyle Tucker, likely in the eight-to-nine-year range around $300 million, while the New York Mets have pursued a lucrative short-term deal; Tucker hasn’t signed yet, and the decision will hinge on choosing long-term security versus another chance at free agency after turning 30.
The Mets reportedly offered Kyle Tucker a short-term deal averaging around $50 million, while the Blue Jays have submitted a long-term offer, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and MMO’s Colonna; Mets president David Stearns outlined plans to boost the rotation, pitching and defense despite potential losses of key players, emphasizing a push for a consistent playoff contender. The briefing also touches on Tucker-related chatter and other MLB updates, including Ernie Clement joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Manfred’s discussion of a salary cap, Royals’ fence changes, the AUSL’s new home cities, MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now, and the Marlins’ trade of Ryan Weathers to the Yankees.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract, marking a significant move in their offseason, with Okamoto expected to be a key player at third base and versatile in the infield and outfield, while also representing a breakthrough in their efforts to acquire high-profile Japanese talent.
MLB GMs predict outfielder Kyle Tucker will sign with the Yankees, Dodgers, or Blue Jays this offseason, with Tucker expected to secure a multi-year deal exceeding $300 million after a strong 2025 season with the Cubs.