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Thu Mar 2116:06Kyle Tucker Could Hit Third
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that he's considering hitting outfielder Kyle Tucker third behind outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez this year. Their ability to handle left-handed pitchers factors in, but so does third baseman Alex Bregman's ability to hit with runners in scoring position in the cleanup spot. Tucker still hit in the third-hole 37 percent of the time last year and hit 13 of his 29 home runs with a .938 OPS in that spot, so we think he'll be just fine there more often in 2024. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter is a top-five overall fantasy player after making the All-Star team each of the last two seasons. Tucker has hit .278/.353/.517 with an .870 OPS, 89 home runs, 311 RBI and 69 stolen bases in the last three years combined. He's a beast.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1913:13Kyle Tucker Hasn't Seen A "Hard Offer" From Astros
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker said that he hasn't had a "hard offer" yet from the team when asked about the state of his extension negotiations with the Astros. Tucker has one more year of arbitration eligibility in 2025 before he's set to reach free agency. General manager Dana Brown said last week that the team would make Tucker a long-term contract offer eventually, but it remains to be seen when that will happen. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger has cemented himself as one of the best all-around players in baseball -- RotoBaller has him ranked fourth overall -- after hitting .284/.369/.517 with an .886 OPS, 29 home runs, a league-high 112 RBI, a career-high 30 stolen bases and 97 runs scored in 157 games in 2023. Tucker has an incredible 89 long balls and 311 RBI in the last three years.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1121:36Astros, Kyle Tucker Settle At $12 Million
The Houston Astros and outfielder Kyle Tucker settled at a $12 million salary for the upcoming 2024 season on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. It's a $7 million raise from a season ago. The 26-year-old has become one of the best left-handed sluggers in the game after slashing .284/.369/.517 with an .886 OPS, 29 home runs, 37 doubles, five triples, a league-high 112 RBI, a career-high 30 stolen bases and a career-high 97 runs scored in 674 trips to the plate over 157 games played. He's made back-to-back All-Star teams has one more season of arbitration eligibility before he becomes a free agent after the 2025 season. Tucker fell short of his third straight season of exactly 30 home runs when he finished with 29 dingers in 2023.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 18 202318:20Kyle Tucker Dropped To Sixth Spot Amid Slump
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker hasn't done much this postseason and has now been dropped to sixth in the batting order against right-hander Max Scherzer and the Texas Rangers for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday evening. With Tucker moving down, veteran outfielder Michael Brantley, who is starting in left field, will move up to the two-hole behind leadoff man Jose Altuve. Tucker has gone hitless in eight at-bats in the first two games of the ALCS and has gone just 2-for-22 (.091) with a double, RBI, seven strikeouts and two runs scored in six playoff games this year. The 26-year-old lefty slugger will try to snap out of his funk against a future Hall of Famer, albeit one coming off a shoulder injury who hasn't pitched since mid-September. Tucker is 1-for-6 with an RBI, two walks and three K's in his career against Scherzer.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 17 202319:06Kyle Tucker Could Be Moved Down The Batting Order
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that he's considering moving outfielder Kyle Tucker down in the batting order as a "temporary" measure. "They're terrible. I feel fine, just my swing is not there. I haven't done anything with any of the pitches. It's been tough," Tucker said about his playoff at-bats. Tucker is struggling mightily in this year's postseason, having gone 2-for-22 (.091) with a double, RBI, three walks, seven strikeouts and two runs scored in six games to this point. The Astros can't afford to fall behind any further after dropping the first two games of the seven-game series to the Texas Rangers. Expect to see Tucker hitting in the bottom half of Houston's lineup for Game 3 of the ALCS on Wednesday against the Rangers and right-hander Max Scherzer, who Tucker has gone 1-for-6 with an RBI and three K's against in his career.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 29 202301:35Kyle Tucker Reaches Thrice And Swipes A Bag
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles, a run scored, a walk, and a stolen base in a 13-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. The Astros were losing this game 4-3 heading into the top of the sixth before they exploded for six runs in the frame. They tacked on four more runs over the next two frames and that was enough to seal the Sox fate. Tucker did his part, reaching base three times and stealing his 26th bag of the season. The 26 swipes are a new career-high for the 26-year-old. Overall, Tucker is slashing .293/.374/.521 with 26 home runs, 97 RBI, and the aforementioned 26 thefts over 474 at-bats. He's just four home runs (30) and 10 RBI (107) away from tying his other career highs. He's quietly put together a phenomenal season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 21 202316:19Kyle Tucker Feeling Better Monday, Back In The Lineup
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is back in right field and is hitting third in the order on Monday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Tucker missed the entire three-game series against the Seattle Mariners over the weekend while he was under the weather, but he'll be back in action for the series opener on Monday against Boston. Fantasy managers need to get the left-handed slugger back into all starting lineups, even against a left-handed pitcher. Tucker has gone 52-for-155 (.336) against southpaws this year with 11 of his 24 home runs in 175 plate appearances. He's a must-start anytime he's in Houston's starting lineup.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 20 202312:14Kyle Tucker Still Out Sick Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. This will be Tucker's third straight game missed due to an illness, but apparently he's feeling a bit better and could be available to come off the bench on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if the 26-year-old All-Star is feeling good enough to play in Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Tucker is an absolute must-start in fantasy lineups when he's active, as he's hitting .297/.377/.526 with a .903 OPS, 24 home runs, 92 RBI, 24 steals and 69 runs scored in 441 at-bats in 2023. Corey Julks is playing left field and is batting eighth against Mariners rookie right-hander Emerson Hancock on Sunday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 19 202316:36Kyle Tucker Remains Out On Saturday
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 18 202317:22Kyle Tucker Scratched Due To Illness
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.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Danielle LernerRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 9 202300:18Kyle Tucker Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Tuesday
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 5 202300:39Kyle Tucker Busy During Friday's Win
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.
Source: Yahoo SportsRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 22 202312:21Kyle Tucker Goes Off Friday
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 19 202321:14Kyle Tucker Swipes Two Bags In Win
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 10 202321:28Kyle Tucker Puts Together Impressive First Half
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 30 202301:45Kyle Tucker Belts Homer, Pours In Five RBI
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.
Source: Yahoo SportsRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 19 202307:15Kyle Tucker Doubles, Scores Three Times Sunday
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 3 202313:07Kyle Tucker Taking A Seat On Saturday
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun May 28 202314:27Kyle Tucker Not Playing Sunday
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun May 28 202313:36Kyle Tucker Scratched From Sunday's Lineup
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.
Source: Chandler Rome of The AthleticRotoBaller.com
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