"Kyle Tucker is a jack-of-all-trades outfielder whose resume will land him a contract upwards of $400 million. While the Giants missed on Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper in recent years, they don't have a pressing need to go star hunting because of who they've acquired in the past year. During his first season as president of baseball operations, Buster Posey added much-needed star power by signing Willy Adames and trading for Rafael Devers."
"San Francisco is already committing roughly $137 million next season to Adames, Chapman, Devers, Lee, Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. The Giants won't be handcuffed next season because a good chunk of next year's roster will be made up of pre-arbitration players, but 2027 is where the books get a little complicated. Ray is set to become a free agent after next season, but any potential savings if he departs would be offset by Adames' backloaded contract."
The Giants hired Tony Vitello as manager and now focus on assembling his coaching staff and the roster he will manage. Kyle Tucker is a top-tier, versatile outfielder projected to command a contract upward of $400 million, and the Giants are linked to him. Recent acquisitions — Willy Adames (signed), Rafael Devers (traded), and Matt Chapman (extension) — provide significant star power and lessen urgency for a marquee free agent. San Francisco still needs an outfielder to play alongside Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee, but existing talent reduces the desire to aggressively pursue Tucker. Short-term payroll is manageable, but 2027 presents complications as Robbie Ray becomes a free agent and Adames' backloaded contract increases future commitments.
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