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Blasts walk-off homer Tucker went 1-for-4 with a walk-off home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact With the game tied 2-2 in the ninth, Tucker belted an Erik Swanson fastball into the right field seats to get the Astros back above the .500 mark. The outfielder has struggled mightily at the plate thus far in 2020, slashing just .195/.235/.364 over 77 at-bats. He will look to build off his huge Sunday homer and try to get going at the dish.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker crushes walk-off homer for streaking Astros (Video) Kyle Tucker walks off and the Houston Astros are rolling right along again. With one swing, Kyle Tucker lifted the Houston Astros to a serie...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Tucker hits game-ending homer as Astros sweep Mariners 3-2 Kyle Tucker hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday for their fourth str...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tucker hits game-ending homer as Astros sweep Mariners 3-2 Kyle Tucker hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Tucker hits game-ending homer as Astros sweep Mariners 3-2

Kyle Tucker hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their fourth straight win

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Sticking in everyday role Tucker will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Tucker looked like he might have been at risk of being squeezed out of an everyday role when Yordan Alvarez returned from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, but Michael Brantley's (quadriceps) move to the IL a day later should allow Tucker to at least temporarily maintain an everyday job. However, the 23-year-old will likely need to turn things around at the plate by the time the Astros are back to full strength to ensure he continues to see steady work. Entering Sunday's game, Tucker is slashing .192/.234/.329 while striking out 23 times in 77 plate appearances (29.9 percent).

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in win Tucker went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-4 win over the Giants.

Impact Tucker reached on a fielder's choice in the second inning and quickly recorded his third steal of the year. The 23-year-old has added a homer, 10 runs scored and nine RBI across 61 plate appearances.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone run Tucker went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Oakland.

Impact Tucker replaced the injured George Springer (wrist) atop a Houston lineup that's been held in check by Oakland pitching. Springer hasn't progressed enough to hit, so at-bats will be available for Tucker in the short term.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Plates run in loss Tucker went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Friday's extra-inning loss against the Athletics.

Impact Tucker scored Martin Maldonado in the top of the third with a double to left field -- that was his fourth double and ninth RBI of the season. The slugging outfielder has four RBI in his last four games while hitting safely in three contests during that span.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Launches two-run homer Tucker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 14-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Tucker extended the Astros' lead to 3-0 with his second-inning blast versus Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray. The 23-year-old Tucker is slashing .237/.293/395 with eight RBI and nine runs scored through 10 games. His homer Wednesday was his first of the season. Expect Tucker to see playing time in left field until Michael Brantley (quadriceps) can return to defensive duties.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records two hits Tucker went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Tucker has recorded two multi-hit performances in his last four games, but he went 0-for-9 with a walk and two strikeouts in between, so he has gone 5-for-19 (.263) with five RBI and four runs scored in his last four contests. He should benefit from the absence of Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) to earn more playing time in the next few weeks.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes first homer Reddick went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels.

Impact Reddick launched his first homer of the season and ignited a three-run, ninth-inning rally. He's hit safely in six of eight games with five extra-base hits. For now, he's done enough to hold onto the starting right field job, but prospect Kyle Tucker looms as a potential replacement should Reddick hit a slump.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

At least 10 days away Alvarez (undisclosed) is roughly 10-14 days away from being ready to join the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez missed the entirety of summer camp for undisclosed reasons and was said to be week away from game action upon his return. He still appears to be on that timeline, giving Kyle Tucker a clear path to the primary designated hitter role for most of the next two weeks.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Brantley is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley sits for the first time this season. Kyle Tucker moves out to left field in his absence, with Abraham Toro serving as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker drives in 4 runs to lead Astros over Angels 9-6 Kyle Tucker had three hits and a career-high four RBIs, and the Houston Astros started a 10-game road trip with a 9-6 victory over the Los A...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tucker drives in 4 runs to lead Astros over Angels 9-6

Kyle Tucker three hits and a career-high four RBIs, and the Houston Astros started a 10-game road trip with a 9-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Drives in four in win Tucker went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 9-6 win over the Angels.

Impact Tucker sparked a four-run rally in the second inning with a two-RBI double, and he came around to score on Jose Altuve's fielder's choice. Tucker scored again on a George Srpinger sacrifice fly in the fourth. In the sixth, the 23-year-old Tucker ripped a two-run single to complete a big showing at the dish. The outfielder raised his batting average to .286, and he now has five RBI and six runs scored in six games. More performances like Friday's could get Tucker into a better spot in the lineup, at least when facing right-handed pitchers.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off with Springer out Tucker is leading off and starting in left field Wednesday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact George Springer is sidelined with a sore knee and manager Dusty Baker turned to Tucker to fill in at the top of the lineup. He had not hit higher than eighth in his three previous starts this season. Tucker, who bats left-handed, has yet to start against a southpaw this season, so it remains to be seen if he is now an everyday player or simply a strong-side platoon guy.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against righty Tucker started as the designated hitter and went 0-for-2 before being pinch hit for in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact This was Tucker's third start at DH, all against right-handers. Once the Dodgers brought in a left-handed reliever, Houston manager Dusty Baker brought in Abraham Toro as a pinch hitter for Tucker.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice, steals base Tucker went 0-for-3 with a stolen base, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 8-5 win over the Mariners.

Impact Tucker reached on a Kyle Seager error in the third inning and promptly stole second, his first swipe of the year, before scoring on a Jose Altuve double. Tucker would draw a walk in the fourth and score again on a Dustin Garneau triple. The 23-year-old Tucker will likely see the short end of a timeshare with Michael Brantley in left field and can also serve as the designated hitter at times.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in against righty Tucker served as the designated hitter Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a 7-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact The Astros faced left-hander Taijuan Walker, presenting an opportunity for Tucker to make his season debut after sitting out against a left-hander Friday. With Aledmys Diaz (groin) joining Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Tucker should get the bulk of starts at DH in the short term. He's hit both lefties and righties well in the minors, so Tucker should not be an automatic sit against southpaws.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Weeks away from game action Alvarez (undisclosed) isn't close to being ready for game action, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez missed the entirety of camp for undisclosed reasons and was only just cleared to join his teammates for workouts Friday. He was reportedly unable to do any baseball activities while away from the team, so he needs to undergo a full preseason buildup process before appearing in a game. In theory, serving as a designated hitter could shorten that process somewhat, but it nevertheless sounds as though it will be a matter of weeks, not days, until Alvarez is back on the field. Aledmys Diaz will serve as the designated hitter in his absence on Opening Day, though Kyle Tucker could also spend time in the role against righties.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for season opener Tucker is not in the lineup for Friday's Opening Day game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Just how often Tucker starts this year remains an open question, though it's no big surprise to see him on the bench Friday against southpaw Marco Gonzales. The Astros will start a pair of veteran left-handed bats in the outfield corners (Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick), but it will be the right-handed Aledmys Diaz who serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No status update General manager James Click said Thursday there is no update on Alvarez's status, other than that the team is doing everything it can to get him back on the field as soon as possib...

Impact Suffice to say, that Alvarez will not be in the Opening Day lineup and can be considered out indefinitely. He has been unable to report to camp for undisclosed reasons. Kyle Tucker and Aledmys Diaz are expected to get starts at designated hitter early in the season.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Emerges as DH With Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Tucker has emerged as one of the players that will receive playing time as the designated hitter, Alyson Foo...

Impact Tucker, a highly regarded prospect and defensively sound outfielder, doesn't profile as a DH, but he currently doesn't have a path to consistent playing time in 2020. Josh Reddick is blocking him in right field. Tucker's first exposure to MLB in 2018 did not go well, but his second time around in 2019 was considerably better, and he feels he can handle the routine of being the DH.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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