Kyle Tucker's season with Dodgers hits lull not seen since 1969
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers' high-profile offseason signings, Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz, have underperformed, with Tucker experiencing a notably poor season.
- Tucker is the only MLB hitter since 1969 with an 85-game home span batting average below .182, on-base percentage below .288, and slugging percentage below .266 in at least 338 plate appearances.
- Despite being the Dodgers' $240 million player, Tucker has struggled significantly at Dodger Stadium, going hitless in 16 at-bats during the current homestand and holding a career-low .705 OPS this season.
- Tucker was left out of the Dodgers' lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers due to his poor home performance and visible frustration, but manager Dave Roberts expects him to return for the upcoming series in Colorado.
- For the season, Tucker is hitting .234 with 11 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 66 runs scored, far below expectations for the 29-year-old right fielder.
