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L.A. Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker to $240 million deal

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.

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Dodgers won’t have as many draft picks in 2026, after signing Kyle Tucker

The Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker, landing the top free agent on the market with an eye-popping four-year, $240 million contract. After setting competitive balance tax records in each of the last two seasons, this move ensured they will stay in that area for at least two more years, if not longer.

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Kyle Tucker Rumors: Dodgers’ Contract Includes Multiple Opt-Outs

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves throughout the sport yet again by striking in free agency to sign Kyle Tucker to a reported four-year, $240 million contract.

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Mets lose Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to Dodgers despite reportedly offering substantial contract

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Dodgers Strike Again, Steal Kyle Tucker With A Staggering $60 Million Per Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won back-to-back World Series championships and now appear poised to chase a historic three-peat. On Thursday, the Dodgers agreed to sign free agent Kyle Tucker to a staggering four-year, $240 million contract, and an eye-popping $60 million per year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / January 16

Reactions to Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers

It was only a matter of time until the Dodgers pounced on one of the biggest names left on the open market. That day came on Thursday, as Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million to become the newest slugger within a vaunted Dodgers lineup.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / January 16

Did Kyle Tucker Signing With The Dodgers Break Baseball?

Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a four-year contract for $240 million on Thursday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The best free agent this offseason signed with a team that is coming off back-to-back World Series Championships.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Dodgers pass $2 billion in deferred contracts after Kyle Tucker signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers keep bending the financial map. The Kyle Tucker signing pushed the Dodgers past another historic line. According to Spotrac, Los Angeles now carries $2.11 billion in guaranteed salary once deferred money is included.

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Kyle Tucker confirms Dodgers decision with epic hype video

After the Los Angeles Dodgers made waves by landing Edwin Diaz earlier in the offseason, Dodger Stadium just felt the impact of MLB Free Agency again with the arrival of Kyle Tucker.

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Dodgers, Kyle Tucker grades for monster $240 million free agent contract

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed two-way superstar and money-printing machine Shohei Ohtani to a massively deferred $700 million contract in December of 2023, they created a ripple effect that allowed them to build possibly the most intimidating roster in MLB history.

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Dodgers’ deal for Kyle Tucker is a whopping $240 million over 4 years, per reports

Another year, another sticker shock for the Dodgers, who have leaned into their role as the biggest spenders in the sport, with gusto. Kyle Tucker is their newest prize, picking Los Angeles over the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, his two other reported closest pursuers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Dodgers' Blake Snell Had One Word After Kyle Tucker News

The Los Angeles Dodgers flexed their seemingly unlimited payroll flexibility on Thursday night, signing the top player available in MLB free agency. Outfielder Kyle Tucker is heading to Los Angeles on a four‑year, $240 million contract as the Dodgers pursue a three‑peat in 2026.

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Kyle Tucker contract: Breaking down Dodgers deal details, including opt outs and deferrals

Kyle Tucker is signing a deal with the Dodgers that has the highest present-day average annual value in MLB history

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Dave Roberts’ old quote resurfaces after Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker

Dave Roberts’ quote from last month did not age well (and he obviously won’t be one bit upset about it). The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the baseball world on Thursday by winning the sweepstakes for prized free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker.

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Predicting the Dodgers lineup with Kyle Tucker: Where does the new outfielder fit for the champions?

Tucker joins an impressive roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman

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Report: Dodgers Sign All-Star Outfielder Kyle Tucker

The Los Angeles Dodgers got their man…again. They have signed outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year deal, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The contract is reportedly worth $240 million dollars, complete with opt-outs between years two and three, per Robert Murray of FanSided.

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Dodgers’ projected lineup with Kyle Tucker looks terrifying

The Los Angeles Dodgers just frightened opposing pitchers everywhere ahead of MLB Opening Day 2026. Kyle Tucker is leaving the Chicago Cubs and taking a reported $240 million deal to join the champs.

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Blue Jays find out yet again Dodgers can not be beaten

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been beaten much on the field over the past decade. They have been beaten even less in the offseason when they can put their bottomless pit of money to good use. Nobody should understand both realities more than the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Kyle Tucker is joining the Dodgers in a four-year, $240M stunner

The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again pulled the wool over the eyes of Major League Baseball. Prized free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker is joining the Dodgers in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Thursday.

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