Kyle Tucker exits Dodgers game against Twins with back spasms
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker left the game against the Minnesota Twins on June 22 due to back spasms. He exited in the second inning after reaching base on a walk and advancing to second on a single. Following a moment of discomfort, he was replaced by pinch runner Alex Call. The Dodgers confirmed Tucker's injury but did not specify the severity. Tucker has struggled this season with a.234 batting average and is among several Dodgers players currently on the injured list.
- •Tucker left the game in the second inning against the Twins.
- •Injury was described as back spasms by the Dodgers.
- •He is hitting.234 with six home runs this season.
- •Tucker replaced by Alex Call after showing discomfort running the bases.
- •Dodgers face injury challenges with multiple players on the injured list.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' outfielder Kyle Tucker leaves game with low back spasms
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker Leaves Game Early With Apparent Injury
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers All-Star Kyle Tucker leaves Monday's game vs. Twins with back spasms
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker leaves game with apparent injury
"Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning with low back spasms. Tucker walked with one out in the second and ran lightly to second base on Tommy Edman's single to right field. Then, Tucker was replaced by pinch-runner Alex Call.
"Kyle Tucker was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning June 22 with an apparent injury. Tucker went from first to second base on a single by teammate Tommy Edman. After taking…
"Tucker appeared to sustain the injury while running the bases and left the game in the middle of an inning for a pinch runner at second base.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:50 AMDodgers' outfielder Kyle Tucker leaves game with low back spasms
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning with low back spasms. Tucker walked with one out in the second and ran lightly to second base on Tommy Edman's single to right field. Then, Tucker was replaced by pinch-runner Alex Call.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:40 AMKyle Tucker Leaves Game Early With Apparent Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker exited the Dodgers' first game of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:33 AMDodgers All-Star Kyle Tucker leaves Monday's game vs. Twins with back spasms
Tucker appeared to sustain the injury while running the bases and left the game in the middle of an inning for a pinch runner at second base.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:18 AMDodgers’ Kyle Tucker leaves game with apparent injury
Kyle Tucker was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning June 22 with an apparent injury. Tucker went from first to second base on a single by teammate Tommy Edman. After taking…
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