Mookie Betts comments on Kyle Tucker's struggles with Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Mookie Betts addressed teammate Kyle Tucker's ongoing slump during a podcast, emphasizing the pressures Tucker faces after signing a $240 million contract with the Dodgers. Once seen as a key offensive addition, Tucker is currently experiencing the worst season of his career, going 26 at-bats without a hit during this stretch. Betts noted that external and internal pressures amplify Tucker's situation, impacting player morale and performance. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed support for Tucker, asserting that he still provides the best chance for the team to win despite the poor results.
- •Kyle Tucker has yet to hit in 26 at-bats this season.
- •Mookie Betts recognizes the pressure from Tucker's new contract.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts continues to support Tucker in the lineup.
- •Tucker is regarded as a vital offensive player for the Dodgers.
- •The Dodgers' investment in Tucker raises stakes for his performance.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Sends Kyle Tucker Contract Message As Concerns Mount
"The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star shortstop offered a “tough” response on his teammate’s slump after signing a $240 million deal.
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