"Kyle Tucker is a jack-of-all-trades outfielder whose résumé 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."
"Another point to consider with Tucker is how he would impact the Giants' financial outlook. 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."
"In securing those players for the long term, the Giants distanced themselves from other failed pursuits. San Francisco does need an outfielder to play alongside Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee, but the desire for a player like Tucker isn't as strong because of the talent that's already in-house. The Devers trade, in particular, was a true statement, one that brought one of baseball's best left-handed bats to San Francisco."
The Giants hired Tony Vitello as manager and are assembling his coaching staff while evaluating roster moves. Kyle Tucker emerges as the top free-agent outfielder, projected to command over $400 million, but San Francisco's recent additions reduce urgency to sign a superstar. Buster Posey signed Willy Adames, traded for Rafael Devers, and retained Matt Chapman, adding significant left-handed and infield power. The Giants need an outfielder to complement Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee, yet existing talent tempers desire for Tucker. Financial commitments already approximate $137 million for next season, and backloaded deals could complicate payroll flexibility by 2027.
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