Kyle Tucker Fantasy Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is starting in right field and will hit sixth for Friday's series opener at Petco Park against the division-rival San Diego Padres and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. Back spasms have kept the struggling Tucker out of L.A.'s starting lineup since Monday, but he'll return for the first game of a crucial weekend series in San Diego as he looks to break out of his offensive funk. After signing a massive four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers in January, the 29-year-old left-handed slugger has disappointed in a big way to the tune of a .234/.333/.374 slash line, .707 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, six stolen bases, and a 20.4% strikeout rate in 318 plate appearances. The former fifth overall pick by the Houston Astros in 2015 has been even worse in June, going 14-for-66 (.212) with two homers, a double, 13 RBI, seven runs scored, and two steals in 19 games played. Tucker has faced Buehler only twice in his career and has one hit.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins at Target Field with a back issue, according to MLB.com. Manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's contest that the struggling Tucker is likely to miss the rest of the series in Minnesota, so it's no surprise that he's starting on the bench for the finale on Wednesday. Alex Call is taking over in right field again and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. The Dodgers have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so Tucker's next chance to return to the starting lineup will be for Friday's series opener in San Diego against the division-rival Padres. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger has been a bust in the first year of his four-year, $240 million deal he signed with the Dodgers in January of this year. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner enters Wednesday's action with a .234/.333/.374 slash line, .707 OPS, six homers, 40 RBI, 44 runs, six stolen bases, and a 20.4% strikeout rate in 318 plate appearances. Tucker's buy-low window remains firmly open.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins after being pulled from Monday's series opener early with lower-back spasms, according to MLB.com. Alex Call will make the start in right field at Target Field and will hit seventh against Twins left-hander Kendry Rojas. For now, Tucker should be considered day-to-day, and the good news is that manager Dave Roberts didn't sound all that concerned about the left-handed slugger's injury after Monday's game. If anything, it will give the Dodgers a chance to sit Tucker, who has hit just .196 (21-for-107) with two home runs in his last 30 games. The 29-year-old four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner has been one of the biggest fantasy busts in the game in 2026, slashing just .234/.333/.374 with a .707 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 273 at-bats in his first year in L.A. Tucker's strikeout rate is up to 20% this year for the first time since 2020 in his third year in the league. UPDATE: Roberts said on Tuesday that Tucker will likely sit out of the entire series this week against the Twins, according to The California Post's Dylan Hernandez.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) exited early from his team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday due to lower-back spasms. Tucker walked in his lone plate appearances before being replaced in right field by Alex Call. Tucker has struggled in his first season in Los Angeles, hitting .234/.333/.374 with six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 318 plate appearances. The 29-year-old's 39.3% hard-hit rate is the worst mark of his career, and his barrel rate (5.2%) is in the single-digits for the first time since the shortened 2020 campaign. Tucker has managed to stay largely healthy this season, but he may now be facing a stint on the injured list if this back issue does not resolve itself quickly. Should Tucker indeed miss time, Call could move into an everyday role in the Dodgers' outfield.

Through the first month of the 2026 season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker hasn't quite given his new team the production they were hoping for. Across 133 plate appearances, Tucker is hitting .241/.331/.371 with three home runs, 15 RBI, 21 runs scored, and three stolen bases. The 29-year-old has been a bit better of late, as he enters play on Thursday riding a five-game hitting streak. Still, Tucker's 21.8% strikeout rate is his worst mark since 2019. His underlying metrics don't point to an imminent power breakout either, as his 8.0% barrel rate is the lowest mark he's posted since a 72-plate appearance sample size from his rookie season in 2018. As long as Tucker stays healthy, he's a lock for everyday playing time in Los Angeles and should continue to rack up counting stats, which gives him a safe fantasy floor. However, fantasy managers hoping for Tucker to return to his 29-homer, 30-steal peak from 2023 may end up disappointed.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that first baseman Freddie Freeman will hit second and outfielder Kyle Tucker will bat cleanup going forward, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Roberts made the change on Thursday to shake things up after the team lost the first two games of the series to the division-rival San Francisco Giants. "It's more of just trying to give Kyle a different look," Roberts said. Woo writes that Tucker's lack of production early on in his Dodgers tenure is a "small concern." The left-handed slugger is slashing .245/.327/.372 over 24 games with the Blue with only three home runs. "I think it's more just me trying to find my swing, and trying to find the consistency in it more than anything," Tucker said. The Dodgers are hoping the move down the order will help Tucker be more consistent at the plate after Roberts noticed his chase and swing rates had gone up recently. If the move to cleanup makes Tucker more consistent, his fantasy managers will be all for it.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (personal) is expected to rejoin the organization on Sunday. Tucker has been away from the team for a little under a week while his wife gave birth to their first child. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tucker is expected to serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. He figures to return to the outfield in a few days once he gets his conditioning back up. The 2026 season will mark Tucker's first year with the Dodgers after signing a four-year deal over the offseason. He's hopeful to improve offensively after posting a "down year" in terms of his superstar numbers in 2025. Tucker slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 73 RBI, and 25 stolen bases in 134 games with the Chicago Cubs last season. He should be considered a top 10 fantasy hitter heading into the 2026 campaign.

Los Angeles Dodgers prized outfield signing Kyle Tucker remains a top-tier fantasy baseball option heading into the 2026 season. Tucker inked a four-year deal with the Dodgers after a season in Chicago, bringing even more firepower to a World Series-winning roster. The 29-year-old had a "down" year by his standards in 2025, but he still slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 22 stolen bases, a 14.6% walk rate, and a 14.7% strikeout rate. His ISO dipped below .200 for the first time since his rookie season, but he still contributed a whopping 136 wRC+. Meanwhile, he posted at least 4.2 fWAR for the fifth year in a row. As a Dodger, Tucker will have extreme protection in the lineup with less weight on his shoulders. He projects to bat second or third, and he will play right field on an everyday basis. As it stands, he ranks as the #5 outfielder and #8 hitter in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Kyle Tucker is expected to bat second or third during the 2026 season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Tucker inked a massive four-year, $240 million contract last week, penciling him into an everyday role with the reigning World Series champions. The 29-year-old is coming off a slightly down year by his standards, but he still put together a .266/.377/.464 slash line with 22 home runs, 25 stolen bases, a 14.6% walk rate, a 14.7% strikeout rate, and a 136 wRC+ in his lone season as a Cub. He has produced at least 4.2 fWAR in each of his last five seasons and will now have an opportunity to extend that streak in a star-studded Dodgers lineup. Shohei Ohtani projects as Los Angeles' leadoff hitter, leaving Tucker and Mookie Betts in the second or third spots. Tucker ranks as the #9 hitter and #5 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays offered superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker a massive 10-year, $350 million contract before he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker opted to ink a four-year, $240 million contract with the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Throughout the winter, the Blue Jays were viewed as favorites to land the star outfielder. While they were unable to land him, they have enjoyed a productive offseason, signing infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract and starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $120 million contract. Additionally, they could still look to pursue Cody Bellinger in free agency if they are looking to further bolster their outfield. Tucker, who carries five-category potential, holds high-end OF1 value heading into 2026 as he is joining the best lineup in the sport.