Sources: Dodgers land prized free agent Kyle Tucker
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Key Points:
- Tucker declined the Cubs' $22.025 million qualifying offer by the November 18 deadline, signing with a new team and prompting Chicago to receive a compensatory draft pick around the 75th overall selection.
- He had a strong first half of the season, batting .280 with 17 home runs and earning his fourth All-Star selection, but his performance declined after a hand injury in June, finishing with 22 homers and 73 RBIs in 136 games.
- The hand injury likely affected his swing, leading to an increase in ground balls and a drop in offensive production during July and August.
- Since 2021, Tucker has been a solid 5 WAR player, with injuries being the main factor limiting
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