Kyle Tucker seeks swing adjustments to improve Dodgers' performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Kyle Tucker has struggled with his swing this season, prompting him to dedicate time to postgame batting practice. After starting the season poorly, he looks to restore the balance in his swing that had previously served him well. The Dodgers signed Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract, raising expectations for sustained offensive production., his swing issues have coincided with struggles in the latter half of last season and a hand injury. Tucker aims to address these problems to help the Dodgers as the season progresses.
- •Tucker spends time in postgame batting practice to fix swing problems.
- •Expectations are high after Dodgers signed him for $240 million.
- •His swing has been longer and flatter, affecting balance and timing.
- •Tucker's issues follow performance declines last season and a hand injury.
- •The Dodgers need Tucker to regain his hitting consistency moving forward.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker's swing has a very specific problem for Dodgers
"The lefty has a smooth swing that can get out of sync.
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