"Highway robbery"; "Low-key worth it" - Fans split as Blue Jays consider rumored $400M deal for Kyle Tucker

The Toronto Blue Jays are the biggest spenders this offseason, and the World Series runner-ups are not done with making high-profile signings.

According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, the Blue Jays are interested in signing free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. The All-Star outfielder is seeking a contract worth around $400 million in free agency and Toronto is reportedly the only team willing to match his demands.

Fans reacted to the Blue Jays willing to pay $400 million for the former Houston Astros star.

"Highway robbery."

"Lowkey worth it."

"Overpay but that’s what you do when you lose in Game 7 of the World Series."

"Then why is the contract not signed yet? I mean no one else is willing to give him that much so. What’s going on."

"As they should. This team is gonna have a great future ahead of them."

"So he’s waiting for soemone to come close to the amount and is signing there. Same old same old."

The All-Star outfielder is coming off a strong season with the Chicago Cubs, scoring 91 runs in 136 games. Tucker hit 25 doubles, four triples and 22 home runs with 73 RBIs, slashing .266/.377/.464 with an .841 OPS. He earned his fourth consecutive All-Star selection last season.

Blue Jays sign coveted free agent closer Tyler Rogers amid Kyle Tucker rumors

Kyle Tucker reportedly visited the Blue Jays' spring training facility earlier this month, hinting at his interest in joining the team. Amid the Blue Jays' pursuit of Tucker, the AL East winners signed coveted reliever Tyler Rogers.

Rogers signed a three-year deal worth $37 million with the Blue Jays. The contract also has a fourth year option taking the value up to $48 million.

The former San Francisco Giants reliever was reportedly being chased by the New York Mets, who failed to re-sign All-Star closer Edwin Diaz in free agency, following his signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week.

Edited by Chaitanya Prakash