"The Los Angeles Dodgers not only filled their last remaining need by signing Kyle Tucker to strengthen the outfield, but they did it with one of the best available bats on the market. Tucker will provide a steadying presence in the outfield for the Dodgers after they had 12 different players log innings in that position group last season. During an introductory press conference for the Dodgers' newest signing, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tucker will be taking over right field."
"Kyle's in the hot box, the hopper right now. So I think for me, I was talking to Gomer and Andrew recently, it's just fun to kind of think about where Kyle is going to hit in the lineup, Obviously, he'll be in right field and Teo is excited about playing left field. He'll be in the top third. I don't want you guys to hold me to it right now, but second or third seems to make sense."
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker to bolster the outfield and add one of the top available bats. Tucker will stabilize a position group that saw 12 different players log innings last season. Tucker is slated to take over right field while Teoscar Hernández moves back to left. The tentative lineup placement projects Tucker in the top third, likely second or third, which would push either Mookie Betts or Freddie Freeman down in the order. Dropping Betts to cleanup could address his subpar 2025. Tucker's balanced splits and decision making limit offensive holes and improve matchup flexibility.
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