Mets' Cohen waiting on Tucker: 'Let me know when you see smoke'
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is anxiously waiting All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker's decision on what team he'll pick in free agency - just like the rest of the baseball world.
"Let me know when you see smoke," Cohen wrote Thursday on X.
Cohen referred to the Vatican's process of electing a new pope, during which white smoke can be seen coming from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel.
The Mets boss added afterward: "For those who don't understand the pope election reference, we are waiting for a decision. That's all I know."
Tucker is reportedly nearing a decision between the Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers, which created buzz that he could come to a contract agreement Thursday. However, there's now speculation that the wait will continue into Friday.
.@JonHeyman joins #MLBTonight with the latest on Kyle Tucker's decision, reporting that it will most likely come before the weekend. pic.twitter.com/9mIXwALiqT
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 15, 2026
New York reportedly has a four-year offer on the table for Tucker, a source told Mike Puma of the New York Post. The proposal is believed to be worth $50 million in average annual value.
The Dodgers are thought to prefer a short-term pact with a high AAV as well. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, have reportedly made a long-term offer to Tucker, but the details aren't known.