The Yankees have a hole in left field after Cody Bellinger opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent. They could re-sign Bellinger, who hit 29 home runs and played excellent defense, but signing Kyle Tucker could bring star talent and roster depth.
Bellinger's departure creates an opportunity for the Yankees to upgrade their roster. While re-signing him wouldn't hurt their chances, adding Tucker could make their team the best in the Aaron Judge era.
The signing of Kyle Tucker could give them the star talent and roster depth to have their best team in the Aaron Judge era.
This move would require a significant investment, potentially exceeding the cost of re-signing Bellinger, and could impact future signings.
Author's summary: Yankees should pursue Kyle Tucker.