The New York Mets are thought to be nearing in on top free agent Kyle Tucker, as some reports indicate the Mets front office has offered Tucker a contract with an AAV of up to $50 million, which would be an astronomical amount, but New York is around the three or four-year range in terms of yearly commitment.
The other teams linked to Kyle Tucker are the Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays. No surprise it’s the top spenders across the sport, as it seems those are the only MLB franchises that can afford him at this moment.
A recent message from Mets’ owner Steve Cohen should leave fans a little bit puzzled; it could be for a good reason.
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What Was Steve Cohen’s Message on X?
It’s pretty rare when Steve Cohen sends a message on X, so it’s almost headline news every time it happens.
His last ‘tweet’ before his most recent was about before Christmas, and it was a message to those who have questioned what the Mets’ payroll will be in 2026. Now, if they land Tucker, they will once again have a top-three payroll in MLB.
So, what was Cohen’s message?
On Thursday, he tweeted, “Let me know when you see smoke”.
That’s a commonly used idiom which means alert me when there is a problem or notify me if something starts to ‘heat up’.
GettyNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen has watched superstar free agents leave in consecutive days
This could be in response to many Mets fans and reports/analysts believing that the team is in a bad spot heading into a fresh season, with even more expectations.
Just a very interesting message from Cohen, and maybe this means he’s sort of ‘hinting’ towards the fanbase that a big splash might be imminent.
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Kyle Tucker Rumors Heating Up
And there’s no coincidence that this message comes following reports of the Kyle Tucker rumors heating up.
Mets fans across the country, and certainly in Queens, are hoping that some big news is inbound.
Some of MLB’s top insiders, like Jeff Passan, have reported that a Tucker decision could be coming by the end of this week.
It’s become increasingly apparent over the offseason that not only do the Mets need an outfielder, but the front office also understands the club needs to keep pace with other top contenders in the NL, like the Cubs, Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves.
These next few days and weeks will likely really highlight what the real meaning of this Steve Cohen message is all about, but for now, it’s good to speculate on what the Mets might do next.
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