Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is out of Saturday's starting lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Tucker was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to an undisclosed illness. It appears the 26-year-old is still under the weather, so he'll miss at least one more game. In his absence, Chas McCormick will bat cleanup and play right field versus right-hander Logan Gilbert on Saturday. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Tucker.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners after he came in feeling under the weather, according to manager Dusty Baker. Jake Meyers will draw into the starting lineup in center field against Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller. Fantasy managers will need to remove Tucker from their starting lineups on Friday and check back to see if he's feeling better on Saturday. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting Tucker is one of the best fantasy assets in the game, as he's hitting .297/.377/.526 with a .903 OPS, 24 home runs, a league-leading 92 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 69 runs scored in 441 at-bats in 2023. He homered in back-to-back games entering Friday's action and has six homers and 20 RBI in August.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had a huge game offensively in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Orioles. Tucker went 2-for-4 with a single, a ninth-inning go-ahead grand slam, five RBI, a walk, and a stolen base. The 26-year-old has been one of fantasy's most consistent players again this season, slashing .297/.377/.512 with 20 HR, 82 RBI, and 24 stolen bases. He should continue to be a vital fantasy asset while hitting in the middle of one of baseball's best lineups.

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two RBI, two stolen bases, and one run scored in Friday's 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old walked and stole second in the opening frame to eventually cross the plate and score on a Yainer Diaz three-run blast. Tucker then drew another free pass to steal second once more in the fifth inning. Finally, he lined a two-run double in the sixth to help the Stros pull away a bit. It was an active night for the two-time All-Star, who's acted as a key cog in Houston's lineup all season with a wonderful .300/.379/.514 triple-slash line, 19 home runs, 77 RBI, and 22 stolen bases over 397 at-bats.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker absolutely went off against the Oakland Athletics in the team's 6-4 win on Friday, going 3-for-4 with three home runs, four RBI and three runs scored. Tucker has been Houston's best offensive performer so far this year, hitting .303 (106-for-350) with 17 home runs, 24 doubles, 68 RBI, 17 stolen bases and 52 runs scored in 96 games and 407 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star is a must-start in all fantasy lineups and is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak in which he's gone 13-for-27 (.482) with four home runs, four doubles, 12 RBI, two stolen bases and six runs scored in 33 plate appearances. Tucker is as hot as can be.

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 26-year-old doubled during the sixth inning before eventually coming around to score after a Jose Abreu single. Tucker then swiped both second and third base following an eighth-inning walk. The 2023 All-Star has performed admirably recently, batting .380 with five home runs, 21 RBI, three pilfers, and 16 runs scored in his last 21 games (79 at-bats). Tucker looks forward to a four-game set versus the hapless Oakland Athletics starting on Thursday. He only has two thefts in 40 games against Oakland since 2021, but Tucker is hitting a powerful .248 (149 ABs) with 13 homers and 33 RBI vs. the A's in this span.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker posted a productive first half of the 2023 season, hitting .288 with 13 homers, 46 runs, 56 RBI, and 15 steals over 323 at-bats. The 26-year-old outfielder was also recently named to the AL All-Star game roster as a replacement. Tucker has hit exactly 30 homers in each of his past two seasons, with a decent chance to reach that milestone for a third straight time over the second half of the 2023 season. With an impressive blend of power and speed, Tucker has emerged as one of the top fantasy hitters in the league.

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker finished 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs scored in Thursday's lopsided 14-0 win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old is hitting a healthy .324 with three homers, 13 RBI, and six stolen bases over his last 68 at-bats. Tucker remains a high-end, five-category fantasy contributor while slashing .283/.360/.462 with 11 round-trippers, 49 RBI, and 14 thefts across 332 trips to the plate. The 2022 All-Star will participate in the Lone Star Series starting this weekend against the division-rival Texas Rangers in Arlington. For what it's worth, Tucker has enjoyed himself at Globe Life Field with a .357 BA, four homers, 15 RBI, and three swipes over 70 at-bats there since 2021.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, three runs, an RBI, and a steal in a 9-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings on Sunday. Tucker's big game wasn't enough as the Astros couldn't hold on for the win after a three-run 10th inning from the Reds. Tucker has been red-hot of late, hitting .423 with a homer, six runs, and three RBI over his past seven contests. Overall, Tucker is batting .285 with nine homers, 31 runs, 41 RBI, and 13 steals in 2023. Fantasy gamers will want to keep him locked into lineups as the Astros get set to open up a three-game series with the New York Mets on Monday.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. This looks to be a routine day off for the 26-year-old outfielder as Chas McCormick is taking over in right field and Corey Julks is handling left field. Tucker should be back in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Halos.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is absent from Sunday's starting lineup, according to MLB.com. The 26-year-old is again a top contributor in fantasy baseball, running a .276 average with seven bombs, 19 runs, 33 RBI, and seven seals over 51 games. Corey Julks will play in the outfield instead and bat sixth. The former eighth-round selection has been a surprising source of production, slashing .269/.284/.385 with three home runs, 16 runs, 16 RBI, and six stolen bases over 36 games. Julks can be a decent streaming option, especially against Luis Medina, who owns a 6.45 ERA.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Tucker was on the original lineup card, batting fifth, but the Astros have now removed him three hours before the first pitch. It's not yet known why he was scratched but the team should provide some sort of update later today. Corey Julks is now starting in left field and batting seventh against the A's while Chas McCormick shifts over to right field to cover Tucker.

On Wednesday, Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker came through in the clutch with a pivotal two-run single in the ninth inning, propelling his team to a thrilling 7-6 comeback victory against the Cubs. Tucker had three hits in the contest. This remarkable late-inning rally saw the Astros erase a five-run deficit in the last two frames. In Tucker's 180 plate appearances, the 26-year-old standout in the fantasy world has delivered impressive numbers. Currently, he is batting a solid .275/.354/.444 to go along with 17 runs scored, six home runs, 29 runs batted in, and six stolen bases.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. There weren't a lot of runs to go around in this one as Tucker picked up just one of eight Houston hits. The 26-year-old has quietly been struggling over the last 15 contests with a .204 batting average and .550 OPS (54 at-bats) but he's certainly capable of turning it on at any point so fantasy managers should remain patient with him. Overall, Tucker is slashing .263/.354/.431 with six home runs, 25 RBI, and six stolen bases across 137 at-bats.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went hitless (0-for-4) in Wednesday's loss to San Francisco. The right fielder is struggling with a 2-for-22 skid across his last six games. Over Tucker's last 14 contests, he's got just one extra-base hit, to boot. Fantasy managers might like to see the 26-year-old move up in the Astros lineup, but that's not going to happen until Tucker rights the ship. He's only stolen one base since April 16 as well, which signifies a huge aspect of Tucker's fantasy appeal that has been limited over the last few weeks. Tucker still owns both an expected batting average and slugging percentage inside the top 10% of the league, per Statcast's database, making the former all-star an easy buy-low option in fantasy.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (ankle) is in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Jack Flaherty. Tucker is starting in right field and is hitting third in the batting order. Due to a sprained ankle, Tucker didn't play in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night for Team USA, and this will be his first game action since his injury. The 26-year-old will get some more at-bats as he gets ready for Opening Day next Thursday, and fantasy managers won't need to worry about his availability. In fantasy, Tucker is a first-round selection if you have not drafted yet.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (ankle) is expected to make his return to the lineup on Sunday. The left-handed slugger is recovering from a minor ankle injury that he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. The expectation was that Tucker would return this weekend, barring any setbacks. Tucker should be fine for Opening Day, which means fantasy managers can feel fine about drafting Tucker this weekend in drafts.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (ankle) said he suffered a minor right-ankle sprain while playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic last Saturday while running the bases. "I was out there jogging around and hitting and stuff today," Tucker said. "I'll probably be good next couple days." The 26-year-old left-handed slugger is expected to be back in Houston's Grapefruit League lineup this weekend, and barring any setbacks, he should be in next Thursday's Opening Day lineup. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried at all, and he should be taken in the first round of upcoming drafts.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (ankle) is said to have sustained a minor ankle sprain during the World Baseball Classic. Astros general manager Dana Brown said he should be fine, however. It doesn't sound like anything serious for Tucker, who fouled a ball off himself during the WBC. It's good news for the Astros and potential Tucker fantasy managers, as he's one of the game's best and is going in the mid-first round in upcoming drafts. After hitting 30 home runs and stealing 25 bases in 2022, Tucker is poised for another big season in Houston's potent lineup.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said he's giving contract talks "48 hours" in their attempt to lock up star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a long-term deal. "We're communicating. It looks like we're further away with Tucker, but we'll see," Brown said. Some sources suggest Tucker is looking for a longer deal. He's slated to become a free agent after the 2025 season. The 26-year-old slugger has quickly become a top-10 fantasy asset in one of the best lineups in baseball. He made the All-Star team for the first time in 2022 by hitting .257/.330/.478 with an .808 OPS, career-high-tying 30 home runs, a career-high 107 RBI, 71 runs scored and career-high 25 stolen bases in 609 plate appearances over 150 games.