Kyle Tucker adjusts routine as Dodgers address offensive concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker modified his pregame routine for the first time since joining the team. After signing a four-year, $240 million contract from the Chicago Cubs, Tucker's performance has sparked concerns; he is hitting.242 with four home runs in 56 games this season. Manager Dave Roberts highlighted an increase in Tucker's pitch-chasing and swing-and-miss rates as red flags. The Dodgers remain focused on unlocking Tucker's potential, given his track record as a strong offensive player.
- •Tucker is hitting.242 with 50 hits and 45 strikeouts this season.
- •His new preparation includes using a high-velocity machine in batting practice.
- •Manager Dave Roberts noted concerns over Tucker's elevated chase and whiff rates.
- •Tucker signed with the Dodgers after leaving the Cubs this offseason.
- •The Dodgers aim to enhance Tucker's performance despite current challenges.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker Makes Change For First Time Since Leaving Cubs As Concerns Mount
"The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar flashed a “red flag” after leaving the Chicago Cubs for a blockbuster contract.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 4:59 PMOpposition research: Manny Machado
- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 4:17 PMBaseball players’ chief says union ‘has never been broken’ and will fight MLB’s salary cap proposal
- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 4:17 PMGiants predicted to have 'biggest' trade deadline of any team for all the wrong reasons
- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 3:59 PMShould Marlins call for mulligan on outfield trio?
- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 3:57 PMWho could join Yordan Alvarez at the All-Star Game?
- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 3:38 PMRed Sox See AL East Foes Rise In Power Rankings
