{"id":47679,"date":"2025-05-12T08:39:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=47679"},"modified":"2025-05-12T08:39:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:39:58","slug":"breaking-dodgers-expected-to-show-interest-in-projected-500-million-superstar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=47679","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Dodgers Expected to Show Interest in Projected $500 Million Superstar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0have made their plan clear: acquire as many top players as possible.<\/p>\n<p>A straightforward but expensive approach has catapulted the Dodgers atop the Majors, and despite some injury concerns, they are well-positioned to win a second consecutive World Series.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it be the\u00a0Shohei Ohtani\u00a010-year, $700 million deal, plucking\u00a0Blake Snell\u00a0from the rival\u00a0San Francisco Giants, signing Japanese stars like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Saki, or even semi-recent acquisitions like\u00a0Mookie Betts\u00a0and\u00a0Freddie Freeman, this is a front office that is not afraid to spend.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-e1a9298658dc4c8a94663f1eb2293048\" data-google-query-id=\"CLS3h97DnY0DFTmJ6QUdYe8nhg\" data-ad-size=\"fixedBottomD\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_2__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/760e6dda62933dff9220997adfc36fa5.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-44\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A recent report from\u00a0Bob Nightengale of USA Today\u00a0detailed Los Angeles\u2019 potential next move: going after\u00a0Chicago Cubs\u00a0outfielder and pending free agent\u00a0Kyle Tucker.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what Nightengale had to say:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Los Angeles Dodgers plan to jump into the free-agent fray for Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker this winter. They may not be the high bidder, but they\u2019ll surely keep everyone honest just as they did when they were in the\u00a0Juan Soto\u00a0sweepstakes.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-fca4b9fc550d40ec98c54f4ec15b44f8\" data-google-query-id=\"CLjdtt_DnY0DFRaJ6QUd2XsdNQ\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/760e6dda62933dff9220997adfc36fa5.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-44\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammate Michael Conforto after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.\" width=\"5546\" height=\"3794\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE0ODMyMDg0MTgxNTkxODQ0\/usatsi_26139892.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammate Michael Conforto after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tucker, at 28 years old, is due for a mega payday this winter and could approach somewhere in the 12-year, $500 million range. It seems ludicrous that the Dodgers could add another all-world player to an already star-laden roster, but they will have a hole in the outfield with starting left fielder Michael Conforto on an expiring contract.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-2ab67690296d4f10b9f5ad3468bf6f1f\" data-google-query-id=\"CPLFuN_DnY0DFRaJ6QUd2XsdNQ\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/760e6dda62933dff9220997adfc36fa5.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-44\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"116\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"8\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Replacing Conforto, a fine player in his own right, with someone of Tucker\u2019s quality would ignite rage across the league and intensify the demands for salary restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers signing Tucker would also break baseball and create a team that could all but guarantee at least a pennant-winning campaign. Imagine a top of the lineup of Ohtani, Betts, Freeman, and Tucker, along with Will Smith, Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez, and Tommy Edman still there.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-6a2b2639e07c44a08f6ac84bd78c81b7\" data-google-query-id=\"CLqF9uDDnY0DFcaI6QUdS3EgNQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_8__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_8\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Tucker is likely going to receive interest from every franchise this offseason and should have his pick of the litter. One potential downside for Los Angeles is that Tucker could be the face of most franchises, but would get a little lost in the shuffle on this team.<\/p>\n<p>But if Nightengale is right, this may just be the Dodgers flexing their muscles and trying to intimidate other front offices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-embed-card--list\">\n<div class=\"m-card--media\"><a class=\"m-card--image-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers\/dodgers-phenom-turns-heads-against-14-year-mlb-veteran-josue-de-paula-wade-miley\" rel=\"\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjE0ODI0MTI5NjMzNzIzNDE1\/josue-de-paula.webp 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjE0ODI0MTI5NjMzNzIzNDE1\/josue-de-paula.webp 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjE0ODI0MTI5NjMzNzIzNDE1\/josue-de-paula.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjE0ODI0MTI5NjMzNzIzNDE1\/josue-de-paula.jpg 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjE0ODI0MTI5NjMzNzIzNDE1\/josue-de-paula.jpg 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjE0ODI0MTI5NjMzNzIzNDE1\/josue-de-paula.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0have made their plan clear: acquire as many top players as possible. 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