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Despite an injury-plagued 2023 season where he appeared in only 78 games, Tucker recorded impressive statistics, including a .993 OPS and 29 home runs. This performance, occurring while missing a substantial portion of the season, drew attention to his caliber as an athlete. Additionally, Tucker's production metrics were better than those of Juan Soto, marking him as a prime target for the Yankees. With his skill set, he fits perfectly into the Yankees’ batting lineup, particularly as a potential second-place hitter ahead of Aaron Judge.