Toronto Blue Jays get unfortunate update on Kyle Tucker pursuit

Heavy's latest wrinkle is simple and nasty for Toronto, another heavyweight just wandered into the room. The story points to the New York Yankees circling Kyle Tucker after their talks with Cody Bellinger stalled.

That tracks with what's out there from the reporting ecosystem. MLB Trade Rumors relayed ESPN's Buster Olney saying the Yankees are «at an impasse» with Bellinger, and are staying engaged on Tucker and Bo Bichette.

The timing matters because the market is already weirdly slow at the top. On Wednesday, MLB.com wrote that two industry sources still pegged the Blue Jays as the likely Tucker landing spot, but also put his ask in the $300 million to $400 million neighborhood.

This is still the same player, even in a «down» 2025. Tucker hit .266/.377/.464 with 22 homers, 73 RBIs, and 25 steals, and he stacked about 4.5 WAR depending on the ledger.

On a Toronto roster, the fit is clean baseball, not just star-chasing. A left-handed bat that also runs forces different bullpen choices late, and it gives Vladimir Guerrero Jr. more pitches to hit in big spots.

The Blue Jays are acting like a team that's done with «good season» banners. They went 94-68 in 2025 and lost the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is exactly why this winter feels so sharp.

That's also why the Yankees angle is more than gossip. If New York is serious, it pushes Tucker's leverage up, and it tests whether Toronto wants to win January headlines or win October games.

The smart play for the Jays is to stay aggressive without getting reckless on years. Either way, the next milestone is the same for fans, who gets the signature before camp turns the noise into a roster.

Source: Heavy Sports
Blue Jays Facing New Problem in Pursuit of Kyle Tucker