Kyle Tucker attempts to break out of slump in Dodgers win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
In the Dodgers' 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on June 15, Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4, hitting a home run and making a defensive play. Despite the positive performance, Tucker, who is batting.239 this season, expressed the need for consistency following a series of struggles since joining the team. Manager Dave Roberts noted Tucker is opening up more with teammates, which may help spark a turnaround. Tucker aims to maintain momentum as the season progresses.
- •Kyle Tucker recorded a home run in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.
- •He is hitting a career-low.239 with six home runs this season.
- •Manager Dave Roberts encourages Tucker's recent engagement with teammates.
- •The Dodgers signed Tucker to a four-year, $240-million contract in the offseason.
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker still looking to break out of season-long slump
"By this point in the season, Kyle Tucker knew to not read too much into anything he did on Monday in the Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays....
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