New Headline: Pitching Coach Breaks Down Why Kyle Tucker Fell Short in Spring Training
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the struggles of $240 million man Kyle Tucker at the plate. Entering Sunday’s play, outfielder Kyle Tucker is just 3-for-15 in Cactus League play, which on paper is quite a disappointing output for someone earning $60 million. The Dodgers needed an outfielder, and they went after the biggest fish on the market at the position, who happened to be the biggest free agent on the market as a whole.
This led to Tucker receiving a mega offer from the Dodgers in the short term at a high average annual value, which he eventually accepted after months of deliberation. Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images While the offense is not at the level most would expect, Dave Roberts is quite happy with how Tucker is approaching the plate, as evidenced by his six walks in 22 plate appearances. “I think him just posting and in our lineup – he’s an on-base machine. He can hit for average.
He can hit for some power,” Roberts said of Tucker, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. “But I just think being around the talent we have, the numbers will speak to it. We’ll see what level.
But I just think he’s a heckuva player. For me, it’s just continue to be who you are and we’ll see where it takes us. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Kyle Tucker’s on-base effectiveness Tucker, at the top of the lineup, could help make sure this is a base runner consistently for the other Dodgers stars.