Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Thu 6/24/21 7:01 AM

Tucker went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 13-0 win over Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Wed 6/23/21 3:11 PM1 Comment

The Astros reinstated Tucker (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Mon 6/21/21 4:29 PM

Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Tucker (illness) is expected to return "mid to late this week," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sun 6/20/21 3:22 PM

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 Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sat 6/19/21 3:11 PM

Tucker (illness) is working out for the second straight day Saturday at Minute Maid park, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Wed 6/16/21 5:38 PM

Tucker is feeling under the weather Wednesday and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker sat out Tuesday due to the ailment and remained unavailable Wednesday, and he's now in MLB's health and safety protocols. The 24-year-old hasn't necessarily tested positive for the virus, and it's unclear when he's expected to rejoin the active roster. Abraham Toro was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Wed 6/16/21 4:28 PM

Tucker (illness) isn't available for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker was held out of Tuesday's lineup since he was feeling under the weather, and he's not feeling well enough to return Wednesday. The 24-year-old won't be available off the bench, and his next chance to return will be in Thursday's series opener against the White Sox. Chas McCormick will start in right field and bat seventh Wednesday.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Tue 6/15/21 4:38 PM

Manager Dusty Baker said that Tucker is not in the starting lineup Tuesday due to feeling under the weather, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker's absence from the lineup initially seemed strange given that Houston had a day off Monday and is facing right-hander Kyle Gibson on Tuesday. Now it's known that the outfielder isn't starting because he's feeling sick, though Baker didn't comment on whether he could be an option to pinch hit. It's also unclear whether Tucker will be able to play in Wednesday's series finale.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Tue 6/15/21 4:26 PM

Tucker is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker is not reported to be dealing with an injury at this point, though it's a curious time to give the outfielder an outfielder a day off; Houston is facing right-hander Kyle Gibson on Tuesday following an off day Monday, while Tucker is coming off a 3-for-5 performance with a home run in Sunday's series finale against the Twins. Chas McCormick is starting in right field and batting seventh Tuesday.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sun 6/13/21 9:45 PM

Tucker went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 14-3 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker launched a two-run shot in the fourth inning, giving him 13 on the year and his second in as many days. The 24-year-old outfielder has gone 13-for-35 (.371) with seven extra-base hits and eight RBI during his active eight-game hitting streak. His season OPS is up to .832 through 264 plate appearances.