Dodgers Land Kyle Tucker: What the Blockbuster Deal Means for Fantasy Baseball

Kyle Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving him a premium fantasy environment and boosting his 2026 upside across all five categories.

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium. | Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Kyle Tucker is headed to Los Angeles after agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers, instantly adding another MVP-caliber bat to baseball’s deepest lineup and altering the fantasy landscape for 2026 drafts. The move gives Tucker a premium run-producing environment at Dodger Stadium and positions him for a potential rebound back toward his 2023 ceiling.

OF Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers (NFBC ADP – 17)

Over the past two seasons, Tucker has failed to approach his breakout year in 2023 (.284/97/29/112/30 over 574 at-bats).

He played well over his first 60 games (.266/42/19/40/10 over 214 at-bats) in 2024, putting him on pace for career highs in runs (108) and home runs (49) with 103 RBIs with 550 at-bats. Over this stretch, he had more walks (46) than strikeouts (41). Unfortunately, what looked like a minor lower leg issue in early June turned into three months on the injury list. His bat shined again over his final 18 games (23-for-63 with 14 runs, four home runs, and nine RBIs), but Tucker only stole one base.

Last season, he played at a high level in April (.279/26/7/27/8 over 122 at-bats), which carried over his first three months (.291/61/17/52/20 over 313 at-bats). Tucker lost his swing over his next 187 at-bats (.225/30/5/21/5) while missing 21 games in September with a calf issue.

His walk rate (14.6) has been an area of strength over the past two seasons, and he is still challenging to strikeout (14.7%). Tucker posted a five-year low in his average hit rate (1.744), but remains in any areas to deliver 30+ home runs with 550 at-bats. He came to the plate with 336 runners on base, well below his best three seasons (405, 406, and 468).

Tucker posted a career low hard-hit rate (40.2%) and HR/FB rate (11.8%), with a step back in his exit velocity (90.1) and barrel rate (10.8%). He continues to have a flyball swing path (44.8%) and a home run-inducing launch angle (17.2).

Kyle Tucker 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Based on his approach, Tucker has the skill set to post a high-floor five-category season (.275/90/30/90/25), with more upside, thanks to the Dodgers signing him for $240 million for four-seasons. His price point is fair, and I don’t see much rise in his ADP after Tucker signs a new contract. Even with recent injuries and slight declines in hard contact, Tucker profiles as a safe second-round cornerstone with legitimate first-round upside if health cooperates and his power metrics recover.