Blue Jays Players Go All-In on Kyle Tucker Recruitment as Free Agency Heats Up
As MLB free agency rolls into the holidays, the Toronto Blue Jays are making it clear: they want Kyle Tucker in a Blue Jays uniform-and they’re not being subtle about it.
The All-Star right fielder remains unsigned, and while front office negotiations are likely ongoing behind closed doors, Toronto’s players are taking matters into their own hands, launching a full-on social media charm offensive to lure Tucker north of the border.
It all started back in November when Myles Straw-Tucker’s former teammate-got the ball rolling. Straw jokingly pitched the idea of Tucker signing with Toronto so he could babysit Tucker's newborn. That light-hearted pitch may not have come with a contract offer, but it set the tone for what’s become a full-team effort.
From there, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added his voice to the campaign, sliding into the comments of one of Tucker’s Instagram posts earlier this month. And now, backup catcher Tyler Heineman has joined the recruitment drive, responding to a recent Tucker golf post with a not-so-subtle nudge toward Toronto.
Tucker had posted a photo of himself on the course, captioned, “Anyone up for a round?” Heineman’s reply?
“Yea. TPC Toronto.
See you there.”
Even the official TPC Toronto account got in on the fun, commenting, “See you on the first tee,” under the post. Straw doubled back with another “Let’s go” for good measure, keeping the pressure on and the vibes high.
This isn’t just friendly banter-it’s a calculated, if playful, push to bring one of baseball’s premier hitters to the Rogers Centre. Tucker, a four-time All-Star, would be a massive addition to a Blue Jays lineup that’s looking for more offensive firepower after a season that fell short of expectations.
Last year with the Cubs, Tucker clubbed 22 home runs and drove in 73 RBIs-numbers that speak for themselves. He brings a left-handed bat with legit pop, postseason experience, and a level of consistency that would slot in perfectly alongside Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and potentially Bo Bichette-if the Jays can work out an extension with their star shortstop.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Toronto has also been linked to Alex Bregman, another big bat on the market. It’s hard to imagine the Blue Jays landing both Tucker and Bregman, especially while trying to lock up Bichette long-term. That makes Tucker something of a domino-one whose decision could shape the rest of the offseason not just for Toronto, but for multiple clubs around the league.
For now, the Blue Jays’ recruitment strategy is loud, clear, and very online. And while we don’t yet know where Tucker will land, one thing’s certain: Toronto’s players are doing everything they can to make sure he tees off in Canada next season-not just on the golf course, but at the plate.