Dodgers score again in signing Kyle Tucker; baseball world cries foul
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers signed slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract with opt-out options after the 2027 and 2028 seasons, marking a major addition to their already star-studded lineup.
- Tucker's contract carries a record average annual value (AAV) of $57.1 million, surpassing previous MLB highs, and contributes to the Dodgers' estimated competitive tax payroll of $402.5 million, which exceeds the combined payrolls of several small-market teams.
- The Dodgers' ability to spend lavishly is supported by factors such as Shohei Ohtani’s deferred salary, a lucrative $8.35 billion TV deal, ownership by Guggenheim Baseball Management, and strong fan
