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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker not in lineup against Brewers, Roberts explains

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Dodgers' Kyle Tucker not in lineup against Brewers, Roberts explains
Summary

Kyle Tucker is absent from the Dodgers' lineup for their game against the Brewers on August 16. Manager Dave Roberts cited Tucker's struggles at home this season, where he is batting just.192, compared to.275 on the road. Roberts noted that Tucker will return for the series finale against Milwaukee and will remain in the lineup during an upcoming road trip to Colorado. The manager mentioned using this game as an opportunity for Alex Call to play right field, further emphasizing the need for Tucker to improve his home performance.

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  • •Kyle Tucker is out of the lineup for August 16 game.
  • •He struggles at home with a.192 batting average this season.
  • •Roberts plans for Tucker to return against the Brewers on August 17.
  • •Alex Call will start in right field against Milwaukee.
  • •Tucker's performance may affect Dodgers' playoff chances.
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  • 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Why isn't Kyle Tucker in the Dodgers lineup? Dave Roberts explains
What they're saying
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Kyle Tucker will not be in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

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