"Bellinger crosses off some of the same boxes that Tucker did. He's a left-handed hitting outfielder who brings some pop to the plate. Bellinger actually hit more homes than Tucker did last season, with 29 compared to Tucker's 22. Although, Tucker was injured for some time during the 2025 season and it affected his power output. Tucker is also two years younger than Bellinger, and to this point in his career has a better batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS and OPS+."
"This past season, Bellinger posted a 5.1 bWAR with the Yankees, his highest bWAR in a single season since his MVP season in 2019 with the Dodgers in which he was worth 8.7 bWAR. But that was followed by three straight down years and an exit out of LA. He landed in Chicago with the Cubs in 2023 and over the next three seasons he has steadily returned to what made him the league MVP."
"Kyle Tucker is a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's a done deal, case closed, time to move on. At least, that's how the Toronto Blue Jays front office has to treat it. They can't afford to dwell on the fact that for a third straight season the Dodgers have stolen the guy they had their sights set on signing."
Kyle Tucker is now a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending Toronto's pursuit. The Blue Jays must pivot toward Cody Bellinger as an alternative left-handed outfield upgrade. Bellinger hit 29 home runs last season and has a nine-season track record including 225 home runs, a .261/.334/.483 slash line, 30.5 career bWAR and 1,102 hits in 1,157 games. Bellinger posted a 5.1 bWAR in 2025, his highest since an 8.7 bWAR MVP season in 2019. Bellinger reduced strikeouts, with a K% in the 91st percentile in 2025, signaling a strong offensive resurgence.
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