Preston Tucker LF FA Sun 9/2/18 5:37 PM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker was traded from the Reds to the Braves on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.
EDGE Analysis
After spending a little over a month with the Reds, Tucker will head back to Atlanta, where he spent the first 62 games of the 2018 season. He'd struggled through 17 games with Cincinnati, batting just .189 with a .286 OBS in 37-at-bats. Tucker could serve as an extra bat down the stretch of the regular season, as the Braves make a push for the playoffs.
Preston Tucker LF FA Thu 8/30/18 10:59 AM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker was sent down to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker was cast off the active roster in order to make room for Joey Votto (lower leg), who was reinstated from the disabled list prior to Thursday's contest. In 17 games with the Reds after joining the organization in late July, Tucker has gone just 7-for-37 (.189 average) with two home runs and five RBI. Though he will likely return to the big-league team in the coming weeks, he may not receive enough playing time to be of much value down the stretch.
Preston Tucker LF FA Sun 8/26/18 2:44 PM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
With Scott Schebler coming off the DL, Tucker will no longer be part of a platoon in either corner outfield spot, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Reds want to give Phillip Ervin an extended look in left field, so on most days the trio of Ervin, Billy Hamilton and Schebler will be out there. Both Tucker and Mason Williams will be relegated to pinch-hit duty.
Preston Tucker LF FA Wed 8/22/18 11:45 AM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker is out of the lineup versus Milwaukee on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker will stay on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games as Phillip Ervin gets another start in left field. This marks the second straight game that Tucker is not in the starting nine against an opposing right-hander, so he appears to be entrenched in a reserve role for the time being.
Preston Tucker LF FA Tue 8/21/18 4:37 PM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker is not starting Tuesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker has now been out of the lineup for three of the last four games. The first two occasions came against lefties, but he's now sitting against righty Junior Guerra. The fact that he's hit just .194 since being shipped to Cincinnati at the deadline certainly doesn't help his case for more playing time. Phillip Ervin will start in left field, with Mason Williams starting in right.
Preston Tucker LF FA Sun 8/19/18 10:04 AM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker will sit against the southpaw Andrew Suarez and the Giants on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker hasn't started against a lefty since being sent to Cincinnati at the deadline. Dilson Herrera will get the start in left field.
Preston Tucker LF FA Sat 8/18/18 3:23 PM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker isn't in Saturday's starting lineup against the Giants, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker is slated for a day off as left-hander Madison Bumgarner toes the rubber for the opposition. Tucker is batting just .118 with three RBI in 17 at-bats against left-handers in 2018. Dilson Herrera will bat seventh and man left field in his stead.
Preston Tucker LF FA Sun 8/12/18 10:22 AM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker (foot) is starting in left field and batting seventh for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker hasn't seen game action since being removed from Monday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left foot. The 28-year-old is 3-for-15 with a double and an RBI since being acquired by the Reds at the end of July.
Preston Tucker LF FA Sat 8/11/18 2:22 PM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker (foot) will sit for the fourth straight game Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker left Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch in his left foot. He was determined to have nothing worse than foot soreness, but he's yet to appear in a game since. There haven't been reports that a trip to the disabled list is imminent, but each passing day makes that a more likely outcome. Dilson Herrera will get the start in left field in his absence.
Preston Tucker LF FA Fri 8/10/18 2:32 PM
Preston Tucker
LF FA
Tucker (foot) is not in the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Tucker will stay on the bench for a third straight game after suffering a left foot injury during Monday's tilt versus the Mets. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's contest. Phillip Erving will man left field and bat fifth in his absence.