Kyle Tucker benched as struggles continue at Dodger Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker did not play against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 15 due to poor performance at Dodger Stadium. Tucker's batting average at home is.192 with only two home runs and 17 RBIs this season, in contrast to.275 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs on the road. His recent homestand has been particularly troubling, as he is 0-for-16 in his last four games at home. Manager Dave Roberts cited Tucker's frustration at the plate as a factor in the decision to bench him, allowing him to regroup with the aim of returning for future games.
- •Kyle Tucker out of the lineup against the Brewers on August 15.
- •Home batting average at Dodger Stadium is just.192 this season.
- •Tucker is 0-for-16 in his last four games at home.
- •Manager Dave Roberts noted Tucker’s visible frustration at the plate.
- •Tucker expected to return to the lineup for upcoming games.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker Benched as Dodger Stadium Struggles Hit New Low
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that right fielder Kyle Tucker is out of the lineup on August 15th due to his struggles at Dodger Stadium.
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