The Yankees have a hole in left field after Cody Bellinger opted out of his contract, and while bringing him back is an option, signing Kyle Tucker could provide the team with star talent and roster depth.
Bellinger had a strong 2025 season, launching 29 home runs and playing excellent defense, but the Yankees should not confuse his value based on one season. Signing Tucker would be more expensive and might limit their future options, but it could also lead to their best team in the Aaron Judge era.
It would cost more than Cody Bellinger and could take the Yankees out of future sweepstakes, but 2025 was a year that resulted in massive internal developments that Hal Steinbrenner needs to buy into.
Author's summary: Yankees should pursue Kyle Tucker for roster depth.