Tucker (triceps) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Tucker was reportedly available off the bench Wednesday, so the fact that he's not in the lineup Thursday could mean the issue is still preventing him from playing the field. The team hasn't provided an update indicating the issue is serious, so it's probably safe to still consider him day-to-day at this point.

Houston Astros outfielder Preston Tucker is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros because of a tricpes injury, according to the team's official website.

Houston Astros outfielder Preston Tucker is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros because of a tricpes injury, according to the team's official website. Tucker is apparently still unable to play in the field, but he was available off the bench Wednesday and should be again on Thursday.

Manager A.J. Hinch indicated Wednesday that Tucker (triceps) will be available off the bench, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

While Tucker won't start Wednesday's game against the Astros, the fact that he's available off the bench likely indicates his injury is minor in nature. Jake Marisnick will receive the start in left field Wednesday, but it sounds as though he could return to the lineup within the next couple days.

Tucker (triceps) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Tucker exited Tuesday's game early with a triceps injury, and the issue will hold him out through at least Wednesday's contest as well. Jake Marisnick will receive the start in right field in his place, batting ninth for the Astros.

Houston Astros outfielder Preston Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers because of a triceps injury, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Houston Astros outfielder Preston Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers because of a triceps injury, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tucker exited Tuesday's game with the injury and will be replaced in the outfield by Jake Marisnick, although he is not expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Tucker left Tuesday's game with a right triceps contusion, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tucker was hit on the arm in the second inning Tuesday and managed to stay in the game until he was pinch-hit for in the eighth inning. He said after the game that he could not bend his arm, which leaves his status ahead of Wednesday's game in doubt. Jake Marisnick came on to replace Tucker in left field and could get the start Wednesday should the Astros hold Tucker out of the lineup.

Tucker is out of the lineup Sunday against the DIamondbacks.

Tucker will sit in favor of Evan Gattis in left field, allowing Chris Carter to serve as the DH while Marwin Gonzalez mans first base. The left fielder went 0-for-4 Saturday after going 4-for-8 at the plate in his previous two contests.

Tucker had another big night at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a solo home run in the Astros' win over Kansas City on Friday night.

Tucker has now gone 5-for-12 with four runs scored, three home runs, and four RBI in his last three games bringing his average up to .267 to go with 10 long balls and 27 RBI.

Tucker is back in the lineup Wednesday and will bat second against Boston's Joe Kelly.

The Astros shuffled their outfield around a bit on Tuesday, but Tucker will take back over in left field Wednesday. He'll face Joe Kelly, who is set to be called up from Triple-A Pawtucket before Wednesday's game. Tucker has yet to face Kelly in his young career, but his .276/.345/.507 slash line with six home runs against righties is an encouraging sign against a struggling pitcher.

Tucker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

The Astros will use a right-heavy lineup against Red Sox lefty Brian Johnson. Tucker has an .852 OPS against right-handers (134 at-bats) this season, but just a .514 mark (55 at-bats) against southpaws.

Tucker went 3-for-5 with a double, a two-run homer and three runs scored during the Astros' 10-0 rout of the Rangers on Sunday.

Tucker is hitting .302 (16-for-53) over the last 14 days with three doubles, two home runs and six RBI during that span.

Tucker had a monster game Monday, going 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.

The rookie outfielder now has five home runs this season to go along with 21 RBI. After a troubling month of June in which he hit just .189, Tucker seems to be rebounding now in July.

Tucker is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

Tucker will sit for a third straight game with the Astros facing yet another lefty in C.J Wilson. With righty Matt Shoemaker on the hill for the Angels on Wednesday, Tucker will likely return to the lineup after his three game absence.

Tucker isn't in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

Tucker will rest for a second straight game with the Astros taking on a left-hander in Hector Santiago. Colby Rasmus and Domingo Santana will pick up the start at the corner outfield spots, but Tucker should factor into the mix at either position on a nightly basis when a right-hander is starting for the opposition.

Tucker is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Tucker has started four straight games in left field for Houston, but will get a day off in favor of Domingo Santana. Some of Tucker's early magic has faded, as he's batting just .196 in June after hitting at a .306/.377/.516 clip over 62 at-bats in May. Perhaps a day to clear his head will help him right the ship.

Tucker went 2-for-5 with a double, home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-4 win at Colorado.

Tucker's first-inning blast off Rockies starter David Hale was his fourth of the season and second in as many games. With his two-hit performance, the 24-year-old raised his batting average to .267 over 105 at-bats.

In his return to the starting lineup Wednesday, Tucker hit a solo home run -- his third of the season -- during the Astros' 8-4 win at Colorado.

After hitting .306/.377/.516 with two home runs in May, Tucker has struggled at the plate in June (.184/.262/.316) and his playing time has suffered as a result. Unless you feel his home run Wednesday is a sign of a turnaround, the rookie outfielder is probably best reserved for AL-only leagues. Tucker can be a sneaky play in daily formats, however, when he's in the Astros' starting lineup at home (.327 average) or against southpaws (.324 average in 34 at-bats).

Tucker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, CSN Houston's Howard Chen reports.

Tucker served as the regular left fielder for most of May, but his playing time has decreased in the last couple weeks. Although he still figures to get a decent number of at-bats against right-handers, he'll likely find playing time hard to come by when the Astros face southpaws. Domingo Santana is starting in left field Tuesday afternoon.

Tucker is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Manager A.J. Hinch has been giving Colby Rasmus more frequent starts in the outfield of late, and it looks like it could cause Tucker his everyday role in left field. Tucker will sit for a second straight game and is batting 4-for-29 (.138) in June on the heels of his hot debut in May.

Tucker is out of the lineup for Houston's Saturday game against the Mariners.

Tucker's slump hasn't gotten much better in the recent days, as he's now hitting .138/.219/.172 in the month of June. He wan't going to hit .300 forever, but a non-everyday role could be in the works if he continues struggling while Houston holds on other options.