Why the Yankees Need to Pursue Kyle Tucker in Free Agency
The Yankees have a hole in left field after Cody Bellinger opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent. They could re-sign Bellinger, who hit 29 home runs and played excellent defense, but they shouldn't overvalue his 2025 performance.
Signing Kyle Tucker could bring the star talent and roster depth needed to create the best team in the Aaron Judge era. Although it would be more expensive than re-signing Bellinger, it could be a worthwhile investment after the internal developments in 2025.
It would cost more than Cody Bellinger and could take the Yankees out of future sweepstakes, but 2025 was a year that resulted in massive internal developments that Hal Steinbrenner needs to buy into.
Author's summary: Yankees should pursue Kyle Tucker for roster depth.