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Sent down Thursday Tucker was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Tucker had relatively consistent playing time over the first few weeks of the season, but he started in just five of the nine games after returning from the COVID-19 injured list at the beginning of May. Over 18 major-league games this year, the 25-year-old has hit .175 with a triple, a double, three runs, two RBI and a stolen base. He should see more consistent at-bats in the minors, while Rodolfo Castro and Josh VanMeter should see most of the playing time at second base for the Pirates.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up switch-hitting, on bench Tucker isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Tucker has gone 3-for-14 with a double, a run, an RBI and four strikeouts over the last four games, and he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. According to Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com, Tucker revealed Tuesday that he will abandon switch-hitting and bat exclusively from the left side moving forward, which he believes will give him the best chance at finding consistent success at the plate. For the moment, he appears to have the edge on a strong-side platoon role at second base, though he'll cede the keystone to fellow lefty hitter Josh VanMeter on Wednesday as the Pirates oppose Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner hits 3 of Dodgers' 8 doubles in rout of Bucs

Justin Turner hit three of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eight doubles and finished with four hits and four RBIs in an 11-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes seat for Game 1 Tucker isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

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

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.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat up Tigers' bullpen to split doubleheader

Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 to split a doubleheader

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove pitches Padres past Pirates 5-2

Joe Musgrove struck out eight over seven solid innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Hayes rallies Pirates to 7-6 win over Padres in 10 innings

Ke’Bryan Hayes singled in the tying run and scored the winning run on an error as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the San Diego Padres...

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Pirates

The San Diego Padres aim to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

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.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kim, Cronenworth, Darvish lead Padres over Pirates 7-3

Ha-Seong Kim and Jake Cronenworth homered, and Yu Darvish pitched six effective innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

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.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates play in game 2 of series

The Milwaukee Brewers bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Ashby takes no-hitter into 6th, Brewers beat Pirates 3-1

Aaron Ashby combined with four relievers on a one-hitter, Tyrone Taylor singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3...

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Bryan Reynolds, Cole Tucker moved to COVID-19 injured list The ill ness go ing around the club house had the Pirates on high-alert Tues day, though thank ful that it wasn’t COVID-19. Then,...

APRIL 27, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Adames 2 homers, career-best 7 RBIs as Brewers beat Pirates

Willy Adames homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-8

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates add RHP Beau Sulser to weary pitching staff

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added another arm to their weary pitching staff

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Paul Zeise's mailbag: Why do the Pirates keep playing Mitch Keller, JT Brubaker and Cole Tucker? Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, li...

APRIL 20, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich's slam sparks Brewers to 6-1 triumph over Pirates

Christian Yelich belted a grand slam for his first homer of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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