Ex-Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker is one of the hottest free agents in the market right now. While there are many prominent teams rumored to be fighting for Tucker's signature, the 28-year-old recently had the honor of being compared to a Canadian MLB legend.During an episode of "MLB Tonight" presented by CohnReznick, MLB insider Tom Verducci compared Tucker to Rockies legend Larry Walker. MLB Network shared a video of the same on X on Monday in which Verducci was seen explaining what made Tucker similar to Walker."I look at comps because you're buying probably 10 years," Verducci said. "So, at age 28, what are the next 10 years going to look like? So I went back and looked at the kind of player Larry Tucker is, which is, left-handed hitter with power who steals bases and also doesn't strike out. You see that Larry Walker is a pretty close comp to Kyle Tucker."You can check Tom Verducci's detailed comparison in the video below: Further in the video, Verducci shared more similarities between Kyle Tucker and Larry Walker. Verducci said that both Tucker and Walker are smart base runners, capable of stealing bases when the situation warrants. Verducci also noted similarities in the defensive play and throwing arm of Tucker and Walker.A recent update about Kyle Tucker's free agency might disappoint New York Yankees fansThe New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are two teams rumored to be highly interested in landing Kyle Tucker. While this has left fans of both teams excited, a recent update regarding Tucker's situation with the Yankees might leave fans of New York disappointed.In a tweet on Sunday, MLB Insider Bryan Hooch shared that Tucker hasn't visited the New York Yankees complex. However, in the very same tweet, Tucker confirmed that the Florida-native was spotted at the Blue Jays facility."Kyle Tucker has not visited the Yankees' complex, Brian Cashman said. Tucker, who lives near Tampa, recently saw the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin," Hooch wrote.You can check Bryan Hooch's tweet below: Bryan Hoch ⚾️ @BryanHochLINKKyle Tucker has not visited the Yankees' complex, Brian Cashman said. Tucker, who lives near Tampa, recently saw the Blue Jays' facility in Dunedin.Kyle Tucker's free agency is receiving so much interest because of his performance in the 2025 season. This year, Tucker amassed 500 at-bats with an average of .266. He also hit 91 runs, 22 home runs and had 73 RBIs.