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Robertson spent last season at the Triple-A level between the Astros and Royals, posting a pedestrian 5.10 FIP and 23.3 percent strikeout rate across 52 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old hurler made 27 relief appearances in the big leagues between the Dodgers, Red Sox, Cardinals and Blue Jays from 2023-2024. He’s back with the Dodgers again after being selected by the club in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

The two-time defending World Series champions have added another superstar to their fully-operational Death Star on a short-term deal that contains opt-outs after 2027 and 2028. It’s a phenomenal landing spot for Tucker as he’ll join a star-studded lineup that already features generational talents Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. The perennial 25-homer, 25-steal threat’s extensive track record as an elite five-category fantasy contributor speaks for itself, and he remains a locked-in second-round pick in drafts this spring. He’s the rare all-around hitter whose production largely transcends park factors, though relocating to Dodger Stadium represent a tangible boost to both his over-the-fence power in addition to significant counting stats upside. Durability is the lone blemish on an otherwise pristine profile, as Tucker has navigated consecutive injury-marred seasons, including playing through a fractured hand with the Cubs last year and a prior three-month absence due to a shin fracture during his final season with the Astros. The 28-year-old has decided to take his talents to Los Angeles after weighing offers from the Blue Jays and Mets.

Details of where the Mets and Tucker are at keep leaking, but it’s still unclear what kind of proposals the Dodgers and Blue Jays have offered up or if there are any mystery teams lurking. It looks like we’ll be waiting a bit longer to find out.

No word on the exact financial terms. Tucker’s market is beginning to crystallize, as he’s reportedly weighing a short-term offer from the Mets that would pay roughly $50 million annually, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray, against the long-term security of a deal with the Blue Jays. The defending World Series champion Dodgers remain the true wild card in the Tucker sweepstakes. He’s the kind of hitter whose production travels — park, lineup, and league factors tend to bend around him rather than the other way around. The real decision here isn’t about fit so much as timing: whether it makes sense to circle back to free agency again in the near future or lock in the certainty of a long-term deal now, knowing his bat will almost certainly age well enough to justify either path.

John Mincone first reported the offer. The Athletic’s Will Sammon earlier wrote that the Mets were offering $40 million-$47 million per season over three years. It’s unclear if they’ve upped that to $150 million total or if they’ll only do $50 million for one or two years. Regardless, it’s certainly starting to see like Tucker could make a decision this week. The Blue Jays and Dodgers are also known to be in the running.

This finalizes a deal that was agreed to on Friday. Ibáñez, who hit .239/.301/.352 for the Tigers last season, will probably get a spot on the Dodgers bench initially, though he might just be keeping a seat warm for Kiké Hernández, who is widely expected to be re-signed by the Dodgers and who is due to miss the first month or so after elbow surgery. Until then, Ibáñez figures to see starts at second and third versus left-handed pitchers.

Fitzgerald was just claimed from the Twins on Friday. That he made it all of the way to the Dodgers on waivers the first time around suggests that he’ll probably clear this time, unless maybe some other team wants him after taking note of the Dodgers’ interest.

The Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays appear to be Tucker’s main suitors, though if he’s willing to accept a shorter deal like this, it really ought to lead to more widespread interest. It is, however, unclear if Tucker has backed off his pursuit of a longer contract.

The deal is pending a physical. Ibáñez was non-tendered by the Tigers at the end of the 2025 season, but he’s a 32-year-old who can play third and second base while showing a propensity for hitting left-handed pitching. He’ll likely see the overwhelming majority of his playing time at third base when a southpaw is the opposing starter.

The versatile 31-year-old infielder broke through to the big leagues for the first time in 2025, slashing .196/.302/.457 with four homers and an 8/7 K/BB ratio in 53 plate appearances. He’ll add infield depth for the Dodgers in the upper minors.