Scouting Report: Cole Tucker

Summary

Kyle Tucker signed a 4-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent. However, he has significantly underperformed expectations in 2026, batting .252 with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs through early May, posting an OPS of .734. He has been named one of MLB's biggest busts this season due to high strikeout and whiff rates, particularly struggling against breaking balls (6-for-28 with 12 strikeouts). Manager Dave Roberts noted Tucker is chasing pitches and trying too hard to impress after signing the massive contract. Tucker recently suffered a minor injury scare when he fouled a pitch off his left leg/foot during a game against the Giants but remained in the game and was cleared postgame. He did show some positive signs with a home run and 2 RBIs against his former team, the Astros.