It's over. The Toronto Blue Jays' pursuit of Kyle Tucker has failed, and the same goes for their players who tried to court him. Despite the World Series runner-up making a strong push for the star outfielder, Tucker has chosen to join another organization. And for Jays fans, it's probably the worst possible outcome. Not only did the Jays lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, but they finished as runner-up to their National League foes in the Tucker sweepstakes as well. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Dodgers, worth a whopping $240 million. His $60 million salary per season makes him the second-highest paid athlete on an annual basis in pro North American sports, trailing only Juan Soto. Details on the official Jays' offer to Tucker haven't been reported. However, it was widely publicized that they were the only team willing to give him a long-term contract. The New York Mets were the other runner-up, with their reported offer falling about $40 million short. MLB insiders suggested that the Mets also offered him a four-year deal, but it was worth $50 million per season. While the Blue Jays' lineup is still formidable, the Dodgers clearly have the best team in all of baseball. And so they should, considering that their tax payroll of $413 million is almost $100 million more than the next closest team. Some will complain about the Dodgers ruining the sport. But, until rules change in the MLB, Los Angeles is only doing what the league permits. With the luxury tax rules, the Dodgers will have a tax bill of $161.7 million next season. That's nearly three times as much as the next-closest team, as the Mets have a luxury tax bill of $55.7 million in 2026. Los Angeles will also forfeit their second, third, fifth, and sixth-highest picks in next year's draft. Although that probably doesn't provide much solace for MLB fans who don't cheer for baseball's easiest team to hate. With the Jays' pursuit of Tucker now over, the big question will be, can the circle back and bring Bo Bichette back home?