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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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 Footer of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Tucker will likely back up Josh Reddick in right field to start the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Houston manager Dusty Baker said Tucker is the future while Reddick remains the present. After a poor showing in his major league debut in 2018, Tucker showed off last September when he hit .269 with four home runs and 11 RBI, which earned him a spot on the playoff roster. If Tucker doesn't emerge as the starter in 2020, he likely will in 2021 as this season is the final one of Reddick's four-year contract.