Adding Tucker would be a major game-changer for the Blue Jays. Last season with the Chicago Cubs, Tucker slashed .266/.277/.464 with 22 home runs in 597 plate appearances for a 136 wRC+. This was a down year for the outfielder, as he is good for about 30 home runs per season, though his wRC+ was just a bit lower than his career wRC+ of 138.
That said, a player visiting the Jays’ training facility isn’t exactly groundbreaking news as it is highly regarded in baseball circles. It wouldn’t be surprising if a fair number of targets end up visiting the facility, especially those who live in the area, like Tucker. At the very least, it confirms the interest between the two parties.
This is a bit reminiscent of Shohei Ohtani’s chase two seasons ago. On December 4, 2023, Ohtani visited the facility and it was reported the next day. Three days after it was reported that he visited the facility, it was incorrectly reported that Ohtani was on a plane to Toronto. Then, on December 11, Ohtani announced via his Instagram that he had signed a contract with the Dodgers.
The Jays went on to sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Kevin Kiermaier and a handful of other players as they finished the 2024 season 74-88, largely due to regression. Fortunately, players like Alejandro Kirk, George Springer and Bo Bichette all rebounded in 2025 and nearly all won.
It will be fun to see how this offseason develops.
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