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.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Thursday and will make $5 million in 2023 instead of the $7.5 million he requested. The $2.5 million gap between Tucker and the Astros was matched by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette's for the largest among 33 players who exchanged proposed salaries with their teams last month. The 26-year-old Tucker hit .257 with 30 home runs, a career-best 107 RBI and 25 stolen bases while also winning a Gold Glove for his work in the outfield. Tucker has really broken out the last two seasons, as he also hit .294 with 30 long balls and 92 RBI in 2021. He should be considered a top-10 overall fantasy player heading into 2023 drafts.

Houston Astros new general manager Dana Brown said the team has begun contract extension talks with outfielder Kyle Tucker and his representatives. The Astros also have a potential arbitration hearing with Tucker this month, but an extension would likely wipe out his arbitration-eligible years. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger made the All-Star team for the first time in 2022, hitting .257/.330/.478 with an .808 OPS, career-high-tying 30 home runs, career-high 107 RBI, 71 runs scored and career-high 25 stolen bases in 609 plate appearances over 150 games played. He's had exactly 30 homers in each of the last two seasons while also picking up 39 stolen bases, making him one of the better young outfielders in the game. RotoBaller currently has Tucker ranked as the No. 6 overall fantasy player.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was a force in Friday's World Series Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 3-for-5 with a pair of homers and four RBI, but his team still lost 6-5 in 10 innings. The young star has been solid over eight games in the playoffs, slashing .273/.351/.545 with three bombs and a stolen base. It follows a 2022 campaign in which Tucker hit .257 with 30 HRs, 107 RBI, 71 runs and 25 stolen bases. There are no signs that he'll slow down, and he should continue to be one of the best hitters in the Astros lineup.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-7 in the 18-inning, 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners in game three of the American League Division Series that sent them to the next round. He walked once and continues to be aggressive on the basepaths, stealing third base in the second inning after he swiped 25 bags during the regular season. Across three playoff games, Tucker's slashing .267/.313/.467 with a home run. The five-tool player had a sensational year in 2022, batting .257 with 30 bombs, 71 runs, and 107 RBI across 150 games. Assume Tucker will continue to contribute as he did in the regular season.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-5 with three RBI in the team's 7-0 shutout win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Tucker has been a must-start in fantasy all year long, and he's now hitting .258/.333/.474 with an .806 OPS, 25 home runs, a career-high 93 RBI, 64 runs scored and a career-high 22 stolen bases in 532 plate appearances over 130 games played. The first-time All-Star hasn't been quite as good so far in September, going 9-for-39 (.231), but he does have three home runs, nine RBI and seven runs scored in 10 games. Keep him in your starting lineups the rest of the way.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) is back in right field and is hitting fifth on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish. Tucker injured his foot on Wednesday and was absent from the lineup on Thursday, but he'll be back in there on Friday for his fantasy managers. He'll be looking to extend a current 15-game hitting streak against a right-hander, so Tucker should be returned to all starting lineups in single-year leagues. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting .260/.338/.477 on the season with an .815 OPS, 22 home runs, 82 RBI, 56 runs scored and 19 stolen bases in 415 at-bats. His power/speed combination makes him a must-start in fantasy baseball.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins due to a foot injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Tucker day-to-day until we know more. It's bad timing, as the 25-year-old lefty slugger is in the midst of a 15-game hitting streak in which he's gone 23-for-62 (.371) with three home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases to raise his season line to .260/.338/.477 with an .815 OPS, 22 home runs, 82 RBI, 56 runs scored and 19 stolen bases. Mauricio Dubon is starting in right field and is hitting eighth on Thursday against Twins right-hander Chris Archer. Dubon will be a low-upside DFS option who is hitting .223 (41-for-184) with four homers and 21 RBI in 2022.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had two more extra-base hits Friday, as he went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The solo shot was his 22nd home run of the season to go with an .820 OPS, 18 stolen bases, 54 runs scored, and 81 RBI. Tucker has made himself one of the premiere all-category producers in fantasy baseball and should be at least a borderline first-round pick for years to come.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 with a double during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He currently owns a 10-game hitting streak and has gone 11-for-34 (.324) with eight runs, 12 RBI, three walks, and four strikeouts during that span. In total, Tucker boasts a season slash line of .250/.334/.466 with 21 homers, 18 stolen bases, an 11.34 BB%, and a 15.65 K%. He offers a rare blend of hitting, power, and baserunning prowess and should continue to be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is back in right field and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Tucker missed the last four games with a non-COVID illness, but fantasy managers should have him available moving forward. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting .241/.330/.448 with 19 home runs, 67 RBI, 44 runs scored and a career-high 16 stolen bases on the year in 404 plate appearances and 100 games. The first-time All-Star is a must-start in all fantasy leagues with his power/speed combination for the first-place Astros. He's struggled since the All-Star break, however, going 9-for-52 (.173) with a homer, five RBI and four runs scored in 15 games.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Tucker was originally in the lineup on Saturday but ended up being a late scratch, and now he'll miss his fourth straight game with a non-COVID-19 illness. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. With an off day on Monday, the 25-year-old could be ready to go on Tuesday for the series opener against the Texas Rangers. Chas McCormick is in right field and is batting sixth against Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie. McCormick does have 11 homers in 272 plate appearances this year, but he's a mediocre DFS option with a .234 average on the year and only 29 RBI.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians as he continues to deal with an illness. The 25-year-old will now have missed three straight games. He is considered day-to-day with his next chance to return will be Sunday for the series finale against the Guardians. Tucker is slashing .241/.328/.448 19 home runs, 67 RBI, 44 runs, and 16 stolen bases over 99 games in 2022. Chas McCormick will continue to fill in at right field while Tucker is sidelined.