Dodgers notes: Kyle Tucker, Roki Sasaki, Ontario prospects
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (23) and New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) look on during the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 13, 2026 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kyle Tucker is off to a slow start in his first season with the Dodgers, hitting just . 237/.
352/. 305 in the early going after walking twice in four plate appearances on Monday . Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic earlier Monday talked to Tucker and hitting coach Aaron Bates about the outfielder’s early struggles : “I think he’s probably trying a little bit hard,” hitting coach Aaron Bates told The Athletic.
“He’s just getting settled in a little bit. Everyone’s always trying hard, so I don’t want to say it that way, but it’s more so (that he’s) trying to force it, maybe force hits. ” Roki Sasaki hasn’t been effective in his three starts so far this season, including Sunday’s loss , but the Dodgers plan to keep starting him in the major league rotation for the time being.
Dylan Hernández at the California Post surmised that Sasaki’s leash might only extend until Blake Snell can return from the injured list, which is expected at some point in late May. Maddie Lee at the Los Angeles Times wrote about Sunday’s start, with Sasaki still trying to find a way to pitch deeper into games . With the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s Dodgers debut coming Wednesday, Anthony Castrovince at MLB.
com wrote about Robinson’s activism . Shortstop Emil Morales, who was named to several top-100 prospect lists before the season , is hitting . 367/.