Dodgers bench Kyle Tucker in season finale against Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:02 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was benched on August 27 against the Atlanta Braves as part of a strategy to shake up the team’s order. Despite his recent struggles, manager Dave Roberts emphasized Tucker's importance for the postseason, indicating he would be in the lineup against Chris Sale. Tucker has faced challenges at the plate, hitting just.113 over the last 15 games. He made a brief appearance as a pinch runner, but the Dodgers were shut out in the game.
- •Kyle Tucker benched against Braves on August 27.
- •Roberts plans to include Tucker in postseason lineup.
- •Tucker hitting.113 in last 15 games.
- •Dodgers shut out by Chris Sale; team struggling offensively.
- •Alex Call started but could not change the outcome.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Benches Kyle Tucker, Makes Surprising Postseason Promise
"Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was benched on Thursday, August 27th for the season finale against the Atlanta Braves.
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