Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sun 9/15/19 10:26 PM

Tucker went 1-for-6 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the Astros' 12-3 win over the Royals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker felt left out of the scoring spree and knocked a two-run home run in the eighth inning to extend the Astros' lead to 10-2. Tucker is now slashing .325/.357/.550 with two home runs and eight RBI across 40 at-bats on the season. He has started the last three games for the Astros after only starting in five of his first 10 games as a major leaguer. His next chance to take the field will be Tuesday against the Rangers in Houston.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sat 9/14/19 11:16 PM

Tucker went 4-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
After compiling a 30-30 season for Triple-A Round Rock prior to his promotion to the majors, Tucker has continued to showcase his five-category fantasy upside, slashing .353/.389/.529 through his first 12 big-league games of the year with a homer and three steals. The Astros are fighting with the Yankees for the best record in the American League and aren't about to take their foot off the gas down the stretch, but Tucker is earning his playing time regardless.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Mon 9/9/19 12:38 PM

Tucker went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, three RBI and two runs Sunday in the Astros' 21-1 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker drew a start in the outfield for the third time in four games and helped the Astros deliver one of their best team-wide offensive showings in franchise history. The rookie contributed two of Houston's team-record 11 doubles and even saw action late in the contest at first base, where he could have another avenue to playing time in the event Yuli Gurriel (hamstring) is forced to miss additional contests. In a more negative development for Tucker, George Springer (concussion) rejoined the lineup following a three-game absence, leaving the 22-year-old without a regular spot in the outfield unless manager AJ Hinch decides to phase out veteran Josh Reddick.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sun 9/8/19 8:54 AM

Tucker did not start Saturday but doubled as a pinch hitter and scored the winning run in a 2-1 win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker, who had started the previous two games, gave way for Jake Marisnick on Saturday. With George Springer (concussion) possibly returning Sunday, manager AJ Hinch will have to juggle Tucker's playing time with Josh Reddick's going forward. Hinch ruled out using Tucker at first base -- he began playing the position at Triple-A Round Rock in July -- as a replacement for the injured Yuli Gurriel (hamstring), Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Fri 9/6/19 2:42 AM

Tucker started in right field and went 2-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 11-9 extra-innings win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker made his third appearance and first start since being called up and hit his first career homer in MLB in the sixth inning. He later tied the game in the bottom of the 12th with a run-producing single. With George Springer (concussion) ruled out, Josh Reddick slid over to center field, opening up right field to Houston's top prospect. Pending Springer's status, Tucker could get a handful of starts in the coming days.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Wed 9/4/19 6:06 AM

Tucker entered Tuesday's game after George Springer left with a head injury and went 0-for-2 in a 4-2 loss to the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Springer was carted off the field after making a catch and slamming his head into the wall during the fifth inning. Josh Reddick moved to center field while Tucker entered to play right. This was Tucker's first action since getting called up. He is not a center fielder by trade, so he won't be a direct replacement for Springer, whose condition is not immediately known but should become clearer over the team's off day Wednesday.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Mon 9/2/19 9:29 AM

The Astros recalled Tucker from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Monday's game against the Brewers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker will be one of three players joining the Astros on Monday as part of the team's second wave of September callups. The top prospect in the Astros' farm system, Tucker delivered a truly monstrous 2019 campaign at Round Rock, becoming the fifth player in Pacific Coast League history to post a 30-30 season (34 home runs, 30 steals). The reality of playing for a loaded Houston squad means that Tucker won't have a clear path to everyday work, but if he hits well in his first few games with the big club, he could unseat Josh Reddick for primary duties in right field before the postseason arrives.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Mon 9/2/19 7:54 AM

Tucker will be called up to Houston on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros didn't call up any prospects Sunday, the first day teams could add players to their rosters, but they will be adding players in waves over the week. While manager AJ Hinch did not confirm the players that will get the call Monday, general manager Jeff Luhnow said in a radio interview earlier this week that Tucker would be one of Monday's callups.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Mon 8/26/19 5:42 PM

Tucker went hitless in two at-bats but recorded a walk and stolen base Saturday in Triple-A Round Rock's 7-1 win over New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
The stolen base was Tucker's 30th of the season, which made him just the fifth player in Pacific Coast League history to lock up a 30-30 campaign, as he entered the contest with 32 home runs. Even with the eye-popping counting-stats production, Tucker maintains a strong, but not spectacular 113 wRC+ on the campaign, down fairly steeply from his 2018 mark at Triple-A (155). The performance downturn won't put too much of a damper on Tucker's promising long-term outlook, and he'll almost certainly be in store for his first big-league promotion of the season when the calendar flips to September. Tucker probably won't be guaranteed an everyday role immediately following his callup, but he should get a fair chance to prove he's a superior option in right field to incumbent starter Josh Reddick, who has slashed .190/.231/.231 since the All-Star break.

Kyle Tucker
RF/DH FA
Sun 8/18/19 10:34 AM

Tucker is unlikely to join the Astros until rosters expand in September, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker's name comes up on the radar with right fielder Josh Reddick's slump lingering. Since July 2, Reddick is batting .184/.234/.237, and he has not homered since June 28. Meanwhile, Tucker is mashing at Triple-A Round Rock. In 14 games this month, he's slashing .358/.422/.717 with five home runs and 17 RBI. If Reddick's bat continues to slumber, at-bats in right field should be there for Tucker when he eventually joins the Astros.