Impact Tucker will be out of the lineup for the first time in over two months after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts across the last two games. Jake Meyers will start in right field and bat seventh.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KYLE TUCKER #30 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
23 HR •
49 RBI •
.289 AVG
23 HR
49 RBI
.289 AVG
Not in Wednesday's lineup Tucker isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Scores twice in three-hit game Tucker went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Twins.
Impact Tucker hit three singles and was the only player to reach base safely three times in the game. He scored in the second and eighth innings, contributing to half of the team's runs. The 24-year-old has slowed down his production recently, with no runs or RBI in five of his last seven games. On the season, he is slashing .278/.339/.523 with 21 home runs, 67 RBI, 57 runs and 11 steals in 407 plate appearances.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts two-run shot Wednesday Tucker went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Wednesday's loss against the Dodgers.
Impact Tucker took Kenley Jansen deep in the ninth inning for his 21st long ball of the campaign, but it wasn't enough to spark a late comeback for Houston. The slugging outfielder has hits in all but one of his last nine games, going deep thrice and slashing an impressive .324/.410/.676 during that nine-game span.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts three-run homer Tucker went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Tucker did all his damage during the Astros' six-run first inning, taking Darren McCaughan deep with two runners on for his 19th long ball of the season. Four of those home runs have come in the last seven games, and perhaps even more impressively, Tucker has struck out just once during that stretch. Thanks in part to lowering his strikeout rate from 20.2 percent in 2020 to 16 percent in 2021, Tucker is currently holding down a career-best .273 batting average.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Third straight game with homer Tucker went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Friday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
Impact Tucker launched a three-run shot in the third inning Friday, his 18th of the season. He's gone deep in three straight games, racking up seven RBI in the process. His OPS is up to .850 with 57 RBI and 41 extra-base hits on the year.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
3 HRs in 3 games: Tucker powers Astros HOUSTON -- Kyle Tucker capped a five-run third inning by slugging a three-run homer as the Astros pounced on Rangers starter Kolby Allard fo...
JULY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Homers in back-to-back games Tucker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Just like teammate Jose Altuve, Tucker homered in his second straight game Wednesday with a solo shot off Eli Morgan in the fifth inning. He has four homers, seven RBI and seven runs so far in July. On the season, the 24-year-old is slashing .276/.331/.514 with 17 long balls, 54 RBI, 51 runs and nine steals over 347 plate appearances.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies three hits, drives in three Tucker went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Cleveland.
Impact After flying out his first time up, Tucker doubled in the fourth and then crushed a two-run blast during a six-run fifth inning for the Astros. He came up once again in the sixth and drove in his third run of the night. The 24-year-old got off to a slow start over the first few games of July but is slashing .368/.400/.737 with three homers, six RBI, six runs scored, four steals and a 2:9 BB:K over his last 11 games. Tuesday was his second three-hit game and fourth multi-hit effort overall this month. He's having another solid year overall, slashing .277/.332/.508 with 16 homers, 53 RBI, 50 runs scored, nine steals and a 27:57 BB:K over 343 plate appearances.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies three hits, stolen base Tucker went 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and stolen base in a 7-1 win over the White Sox on Friday.
Impact Tucker knocked in a run with a seventh-inning single and subsequently came around to score. He also picked up a stolen base after singling in the sixth frame. Tucker has swiped three bags over his past two games, and he is enjoying a breakout campaign with a .276/.334/.505 slash line, 15 homers, 50 RBI and eight steals.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Homers, swipes two bags Tucker went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a double, two runs scored, a walk and two steals in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees.
Impact Tucker was all over the box score Sunday, knocking his 15th home run, stealing his sixth and seventh bases, and scoring a run during Houston's massive ninth-inning comeback. The 24-year-old finished the first half with a .271/.330/.503 slash line with 49 RBI and 48 runs scored. Tucker is 5-for-12 (.417) with four doubles in his last four games.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Blasts solo shot Tucker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Athletics.
Impact Tucker provided the game-winning run in the seventh inning with his 14th homer of the season. He had recently missed the team's weekend series with a back injury, though this power display offers some hope that the issue won't affect his performance going forward. On the campaign, Tucker has maintained a strong .264/.323/.482 line with 45 runs scored and 49 RBI across 311 plate appearances.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Tuesday Tucker (back) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Tucker was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back spasms and the outfielder remained sidelined for the remainder of the series in Cleveland. Manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that he hoped Tucker would be able to return Tuesday, and he's now officially penciled him in to bat sixth as the right fielder against Chris Bassitt.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Michael Brantley, Kyle Tucker remain out for Indians finale Astros manager Dusty Baker said he is hopeful both players will be available to start...
JULY 4, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
Eyeing Tuesday return Tucker (back) is not starting Sunday's game against Cleveland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Manager Dusty Baker expressed hope that Tucker can return to the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Athletics. Before being scratched from Friday's lineup with back spasms, the 24-year-old had gone 8-for-34 in 10 games since returning from the injured list June 23. Chas McCormick fills in at right field once again Sunday.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Saturday Tucker (back) is unavailable to start Saturday's game in Cleveland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Tucker, who was a late scratch Friday with back spasms, might be available as a pinch hitter Saturday or Sunday. During his absence, however long it may be, Chas McCormick figures to get the majority of the playing time in right field.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched with back spasms Tucker was scratched from Friday's lineup against Cleveland with back spasms, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact It's unclear whether Tucker will return to action Saturday, or if he'll require a more significant absence. Robel Garcia enters the lineup to play third base, with Taylor Jones moving to left, Abraham Toro moving to first base and Chas McCormick shifting to right field,
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in two, scores once Tucker went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored and a walk in Monday's 9-7 loss to the Orioles.
Impact Tucker walked and hit a pair of singles to reach base safely three times. He drove in Yordan Alvarez in the fourth inning and Michael Brantley in the seventh. Tucker scored in the ninth frame on a Robel Garcia single. The 24-year-old is slashing .269/.331/.492 with 13 home runs and 46 RBI in 290 plate appearances. He is batting .346 over his last seven games.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On base four times in return Tucker went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 13-0 win over Baltimore.
Impact The Astros reinstated Tucker from the COVID-19-related injury list Wednesday, and the right fielder didn't miss a beat. He'd hit in eight straight contests prior to his placement on the IL and extended the streak to nine games, during which the outfielder is 15-for-38 (.395) with eight extra-base hits and nine RBI. Tucker rejoins a team whose offense has been clicking, averaging 8.1 runs per game over a 10-game winning streak.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes return from IL The Astros reinstated Tucker (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Though Tucker never tested positive for the coronavirus, the Astros were able to place him on the COVID-19 IL in accordance with health and safety protocols while battled a stomach virus that caused him to lose 10 pounds. He's apparently been able to regain some strength after resuming workouts over the weekend, and he'll likely slot back into a starting role in the outfield in Wednesday's series finale in Baltimore. Tucker's return will be most costly to Chas McCormick, who had started the last eight games in right field.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros Get Good Injury Updates on Kyle Tucker, Bryan Abreu and Josh James The Houston Astros got great news with the latest injury updates to Kyle Tucker, Bryan Abreu and Josh James.
JUNE 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Could see mid-week return Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Tucker (illness) is expected to return "mid to late this week," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Tucker has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Wednesday and lost 10 pounds while battling a stomach bug despite never testing positive for the virus. He felt good after taking batting practice Sunday, and the team was optimistic that the outfielder could return during the three-game series against Baltimore. While it's not yet clear when Tucker could be activated, he still appears to be relatively close to returning.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should return in Baltimore Tucker (illness) felt good after taking batting practice Sunday and expects to be activated during the three-game series at Baltimore, which begins Monday, Danielle Lerner of the H...
Impact The 24-year-old landed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday and never tested positive for the virus, though he lost 10 pounds while battling a stomach bug before resuming workouts Friday. The Astros may want to see how Tucker handles some more strenuous work before activating him, but he should be able to rejoin the active roster within the next couple days.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Working out again Tucker (illness) is working out for the second straight day Saturday at Minute Maid park, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact According to manager Dusty Baker, the 24-year-old has a chance of returning during the Astros' early-week series at Baltimore. Tucker was on an absolute tear before landing on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, hitting .356 with three homers and 15 RBI over his last 17 games.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
