Tucker went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
Tucker has settled into the No. 2 spot in the lineup, nestled between Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. With at least 25 steals in three of the last four regular seasons and no fewer than 22 homers in any of the last five years, Tucker should bring balanced production in his first campaign with the Dodgers. He's 2-for-7 with two walks and two RBI through two games so far, and he should be a big source of counting stats in one of the most potent offenses in the majors.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Checks back into spring lineup
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Tucker (personal) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.
As expected, Tucker has rejoined the Dodgers after he was away from camp the past five days to observe the birth of his first child. The Dodgers will ease Tucker back into the mix by deploying him at DH, but he'll likely return to his usual spot in right field for his next spring start.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Expected back Sunday
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Tucker (personal) is expected to rejoin the team Sunday and serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter against the Athletics, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Tucker has been away from spring camp since Tuesday to spend time with his wife and newborn child. Before leaving, the 29-year-old outfielder had gone 1-for-7 with four walks and three runs scored in four Cactus League contests.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Leaves camp to join expecting wife
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Tucker has left Dodgers camp in order to be with his wife, who is expecting a child, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Tucker will get a few days away from the club in order to tend to more important matters. It will not affect his preparation for Opening Day. Tucker is 1-for-7 with a 4:1 BB:K in his first four Cactus League games this spring.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Likely to bat second or third
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Tucker is likely to bat second or third this season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Roberts made the declaration during a press conference where the Dodgers officially announced the signing of Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. The skipper cautioned that his lineup isn't set in stone, but for the time being Roberts is leaning toward Tucker in the two or three hole. Tucker will take over in right field for the Dodgers, with Teoscar Hernandez shifting over to left field and Andy Pages patrolling center.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Headed to LA
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Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
The Dodgers continue to add to their loaded lineup, with Tucker marking their second significant signing of the offseason. The move should also help his counting-stat potential, as Tucker will undoubtedly hit close in proximity in the order to Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. The signing also seems likely to result in Tommy Edman (ankle) primarily playing second base.
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Kyle Tucker: Officially rejects qualifying offer
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Tucker rejected the Cubs' one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer Tuesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Tucker is viewed as the biggest free-agent fish this offseason, so his rejection of the qualifying offer was a forgone conclusion. Assuming he leaves the Cubs in free agency -- which is expected -- Chicago will net a draft pick as compensation.
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Kyle Tucker: Given qualifying offer
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The Cubs extended Tucker a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
As the marquee free agent this offseason, Tucker will decline the offer. If he leaves the Cubs -- which is expected -- Chicago will receive a draft pick as compensation. Tucker played through a hairline fracture in his hand and also missed time with a calf injury in 2025, but he still slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 25 stolen bases and an 87:88 BB:K over 136 regular-season contests.
The Cubs activated Tucker (calf) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Tucker has finally been cleared to return to action after missing most of September with a strained left calf. He will start in the designated hitter spot and bat cleanup during Friday's series opener against the Cardinals. Tucker could see regular starts at DH this weekend and during next week's National League Wild Card Series as the Cubs look to protect his calf.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Will return to Cubs' lineup Friday
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Tucker (calf) will be activated from the 10-day injured list and included in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Tucker has been cleared to return after missing the last three-plus weeks with a left calf strain. It's not clear whether he will play the outfield or be used at designated hitter, but either way the Cubs will be happy to get Tucker's bat back into their lineup.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Likely out until at least Wednesday
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Tucker (calf) has yet to resume running on his current rehab program and is not expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list until at least Wednesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Tucker was sent to Florida last week for alternative treatment on his left calf strain. He's been hitting and has gone through multiple physical therapy sessions as he struggles to get over the hump in his recovery. He will rejoin the Cubs on Monday and be reevaluated Tuesday, though manager Craig Counsell indicated Tucker is unlikely to play Tuesday versus the Mets. The 28-year-old outfielder has not played since Sept. 2, and a target date for his return to the active roster remains murky.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Progress with calf strain stalled
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Tucker will travel to Tampa on Wednesday to seek alternative treatment while the progress in his recovery from a left calf strain has plateaued, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Counsell said of Tucker that he's "concerned because he's not responding," per Zach Zaidman of the Cubs Radio Network. Counsell added that he remains "optimistic" Tucker will return at some point this season, but "the days are running out." Tucker is expected to rejoin the team next week in Chicago, but it's uncertain when he might be activated from the 10-day injured list. The All-Star outfielder has been sidelined for the past two weeks.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Held out again Tuesday
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Tucker (calf) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
Tucker will miss a sixth straight start as he recovers from left calf tightness. The Cubs have one more game in Atlanta on Wednesday before an off day Thursday, so they might be targeting Friday's game versus the Rays for Tucker's return. Willi Castro is handling right field and batting seventh for the Cubs on Tuesday.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Remaining out of lineup Monday
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Tucker (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta.
Tucker will miss out on his fifth straight start while he manages a tight left calf, though manager Craig Counsell said that star outfielder showed improvement in his pregame work Sunday and is "starting to approach availability," per MLB.com. The 28-year-old's continued absence Monday will be somewhat softened by the return of All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee), who is back in the lineup at designated hitter after a one-game absence.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Unlikely to return Monday
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Tucker (calf) is not expected to return to the lineup Monday against Atlanta, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.
Tucker was unavailable for the fourth game in a row Sunday while nursing left calf tightness, and he doesn't appear to be set to make a return to action Monday. Manager Craig Counsell said following Sunday's 6-3 loss to Washington that he doesn't think that Tucker will be in the lineup Monday, but that the team is "starting to approach availability" with the outfielder. Tucker can continue to be considered day-to-day for the time being.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Sitting again Saturday
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Tucker (calf) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Tucker will miss a third straight start since leaving Tuesday's game early with a left calf injury. Manager Craig Counsell previously expressed optimism that the star outfielder would rejoin the lineup at some point this weekend, but a trip to the injured list could be coming if Tucker doesn't return soon. Willi Castro will cover right field for the Cubs on Saturday.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Out Wednesday, as expected
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Tucker (calf) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
As anticipated, the Cubs will hold Tucker out of the lineup for the series finale after the star outfielder was removed from Tuesday's 4-3 win due to left calf tightness. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com, Tucker said that his calf had been bothering him for a few days leading up to Tuesday, but the 28-year-old was still able to come through with a three-run, opposite-field home run in the bottom of the third inning before he was lifted from the game in the top of the seventh. The Cubs are hopeful that by keeping Tucker out of the lineup Wednesday, he'll be ready to play in the weekend series with the Nationals following Thursday's team off day.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Nursing calf injury
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Tucker was removed from Tuesday's game against Atlanta with left calf tightness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Tucker went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer before his calf forced him to make an early exit in the seventh. Manager Craig Counsell said after the game that Tucker won't play in Wednesday's contest, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, leaving Kevin Alcantara and Willi Castro as the likely candidates to pick up a start in right field. Tucker, meanwhile, will aim to return for the start of Chicago's weekend series against Washington.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Another multi-hit outing
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Tucker went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
Tucker has been on a tear lately, notching a hit in eight of his last nine games and posting multiple hits in three of his last four. During that nine-game stretch, Tucker is 14-for-32 with three home runs, four doubles and a 6:8 BB:K. The 28-year-old is slashing .270/.383/.470 in 2025, and his on-base percentage would be the second best of his career.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Continues strong play Saturday
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Tucker 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.
Tucker has been dialed in lately, as he now has at least one hit in seven of his last eight games while batting .393 during that stretch with three home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored. A hand injury that impacted his swing earlier in the summer is fully healed, and it appears that the outfielder is finally getting comfortable at the plate again following a prolonged slump. Overall, Tucker is batting .266 with an .846 OPS, and he's contributed 21 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 70 RBI and 87 runs scored.
