Tucker (back) will start in right field and bat sixth Friday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Tucker hasn't played since Monday due to back spasms, but he now seems to be feeling better following a few days of rest. He'll aim to turn things around in his return after going cold in June, slashing just .212/.321/.318 with two homers, 13 RBI, seven runs and two steals since the beginning of the month.