Kyle Tucker Unlikely To Return Friday
6 months agoA Houston Astros spokesman said that outfielder Kyle Tucker (leg) is unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list and to the starting lineup by Friday against the visiting Detroit Tigers, but he's feeling better. Tucker fouled a ball off his right shin early last week and hasn't played since. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger avoided a serious injury, but the Astros are playing it safe with one of the best hitters in all of baseball. Tucker must be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he recovers, and hopefully he can start baseball activities at some point this weekend. With Tucker out, the left-handed-hitting Trey Cabbage has seen most of the playing time in right field against right-handers, with Chas McCormick stepping in against lefties. Tucker is currently batting .266 (57-for-214) with 19 homers, 40 RBI and 10 thefts on the season.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart