Dave Roberts reiterates Dodgers' commitment to Kyle Tucker amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is enduring a challenging season, hitting.226 with a.692 OPS. Despite concerns over his performance, including low home batting averages, manager Dave Roberts expressed commitment to Tucker, emphasizing the team will continue to give him opportunities. Tucker recently showed signs of improvement with back-to-back three-hit games against the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds, including home runs. However, he has also struggled in his last two outings, going hitless in eight at-bats.
- •Kyle Tucker signed a $240 million deal with the Dodgers.
- •He has struggled with a.226 batting average this season.
- •Roberts states he will continue to give Tucker playing time.
- •Tucker recorded three hits in games against the Marlins and Reds.
- •He is currently hitless in his last two games.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Makes Clear Dodgers Plan For Kyle Tucker Amid Terrible Season
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have not seen the results they had hoped for from Kyle Tucker
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