Impact Tucker sat out in Wednesday's nightcap against the Tigers, and he'll be on the bench for a second straight game. Diego Castillo is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Saturday's matinee.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
COLE TUCKER #8 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
0 HR •
3 RBI •
.180 AVG
0 HR
3 RBI
.180 AVG
Takes seat for Game 1 Tucker isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Not starting Friday Tucker isn't starting Friday's game against the Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Tucker started in the first two games after returning from the COVID-19 injured list, and he went 1-for-7 with a run and four strikeouts. However, he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight matchup while Diego Castillo starts at shortstop and bats seventh.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out for second game of doubleheader Tucker is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.
Impact Diego Castillo will replace Tucker at shortstop. Tucker drew the start in the first game of the twin bill, going 1-for-3 with a run scored in the Pirates' 3-2 loss.
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Fails to reach base Tucker went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Sunday against the Padres.
Impact Tucker returned from a five-game absence while in health and safety protocols to start at shortstop and hit eighth. His struggles at the plate continued, as he's now struck out at least once in every game he's played this season, resulting in a 40.0 percent strikeout rate. Tucker is in line to see consistent playing time with Kevin Newman (groin) sidelined, though Diego Castillo could also take over at shortstop if Tucker fails to get going at the plate.
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Returns as expected Tucker was activated from the COVID-19 injured list as expected Saturday.
Impact Tucker had been away from the team since Tuesday but returned to the team to practice Friday. He hit just .171/.171/.220 through 41 plate appearances to start the season and isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego.
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Getting activated Saturday Tucker (COVID-19) will be activated Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact He rejoined the team Friday, so this makes sense. Tucker was off to a rough start, hitting .171 with a 39 percent strikeout rate and zero walks through his first 41 at-bats.
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Back in clubhouse Tucker (illness) returned to the Pirates' clubhouse Friday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Tucker was away from the team for several days after landing on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but he's now been cleared to participate in team activities. It's not yet clear whether the Pirates will activate him from the IL prior to Friday's series opener against San Diego, but he seems to be close to being activated.
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Moves to COVID-19 IL The Pirates placed Tucker on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday.
Impact With Bryan Reynolds also joining Tucker on the COVID-19 IL, the Pirates summoned Jack Suwinski and Tucupita Marcano from Double-A Altoona to fill the two openings on the 28-man active roster. Tucker opened the season in a near-everyday role in the outfield, but he's since moved into more of a utility role after posting a lowly .391 OPS through his 41 plate appearances on the campaign.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Losing playing time Tucker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact After starting in nine of the Pirates' first 11 games, Tucker will now head to the bench for the third time in five contests. Tucker, who has reached base at a lowly .171 clip this season while striking out 39 percent of the time, appears to have lost hold of the top job in right field to Diego Castillo.
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Not starting Wednesday Tucker isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact Tucker drew starts in the last six games and hit .250 with a triple, a run, an RBI, a steal and 10 strikeouts. Diego Castillo will shift to right field while Josh VanMeter starts at second base.
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Tallies first hits Tucker went 3-for-5 with a triple and a stolen base Thursday against the Nationals.
Impact Tucker entered the game without a hit across his first 10 at-bats of the season, but he got on the board with a multi-hit effort. He delivered a two-out triple in the third inning but was ultimately stranded. Tucker then led off with a single five frames later and stole second base -- his first swiped bag of the campaign. He's had a regular role in the Pirates' lineup through six games, filling in at both second base and right field.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
