New York sent infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league pitcher Truman Pauley to Chicago for Robert, who has struggled with injuries and inconsistency since a stellar 2023 season.
A three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, J.T. Realmuto made his decision a month after designated hitter Kyle Schwarber also chose to remain with the Phillies.
The infielder can opt out after the first and second season. He would receive $47 million for one year and $89 million for two years, according to the report.
Tucker’s $60 million average annual value would be the second-highest in baseball history, without factoring in deferred money, behind Shohei Ohtani’s $70 million in his 10-year deal with the Dodgers that runs through 2033.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner wanted to pitch for the Americans in the 2023 tournament but was prevented because of insurance issues at a time he had a one-year, $20 million contract with the Dodgers.
