The New York Mets have offered outfielder Kyle Tucker a short-term contract worth roughly $50 million per season, according to sources. Tucker, who turned down a $22 million qualifying offer from the Cubs, remains one of the top free agents available.

Despite injury-shortened campaigns over the past two years, Tucker still boasts elite hitting credentials. He's among a small group of hitters, including Juan Soto, with a 1:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a slugging percentage over .500. His 2025 output included 22 homers and 73 RBIs in 136 games.

Tucker's market has heated up quickly, with the Toronto Blue Jays also submitting a long-term bid. As teams balance risk and reward, his ability to stay healthy will heavily influence final offers. The Mets aim to add proven offense without committing long-term.