Kyle Tucker returns to Dodgers' lineup as second half begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Kyle Tucker is back in the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the Padres on June 27, 2026, after missing games due to back spasms. Tucker's performance has been concerning this season, featuring lows in batting average and slugging percentage. Despite the recent injury, Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts expressed hope that Tucker's absence allowed for a 'mental reset' and he is optimistic about Tucker's performance moving forward. Tucker, batting sixth, aims to improve in the second half of the season.
- •Tucker missed the previous two games due to back spasms.
- •He has career lows in several key batting metrics this season.
- •Tucker has struggled with swing mechanics, prompting changes.
- •Manager Roberts hopes for a positive impact from Tucker's return.
- •Dodgers are targeting a better second half to their season.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker returns to Dodgers’ lineup looking to turn page on dismal first half
"SAN DIEGO — The second half of the Dodgers’ season officially began Friday. Which, for a slumping star bat like Kyle Tucker in particular, meant the small-sample-size argument had officially...
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