SWIPED: Mets MISS Out on Kyle Tucker, Dodgers LAND Star to STUNNING Deal | What's the Pivot?

E2185 - SWIPED: Mets MISS Out on Kyle Tucker, Dodgers LAND Star to STUNNING Deal | What's the Pivot?

Published: January 16, 2026

Duration: 32:31

New York Mets miss out on Kyle Tucker as the superstar outfielder signs a blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers—did Tucker ever really want to join the Mets?  

The Mets’ aggressive four-year, $220 million offer ultimately gets trumped by the Dodgers, sparking debate about the Mets’ front-office strategy and future direction.

Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the details behind Tucker’s contract, evaluates the Mets’ pivot options in free agency, and questions whether Cody Bellinger could be a smarter long-term fit for the outfield.  

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