Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker Makes Change For First Time Since Leaving Cubs As Concerns Mount

BusinessSportsMoneyDodgers’ Kyle Tucker Makes Change For First Time Since Leaving Cubs As Concerns MountByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 08:30am EDTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Kyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on field against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on March 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers committed heavily to their lineup this past offseason, signing former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker to a massive contract in hopes of extending their championship window.And while Tucker has been one of the club's more productive hitters this season, he might not feel like he is quite living up to that investment.ForbesDodgers’ 5-Year Veteran Reveals Brutal Injury Setback On Social MediaBy Peter ChawagaLos Angeles Dodgers Superstar Kyle Tucker Struggles After Leaving Chicago CubsIn his first 56 games with the Dodgers since leaving the Chicago Cubs, Tucker is slashing just .242/.338/.391, with 50 hits and 45 strikeouts while batting in the middle of the Dodgers’ star-studded order. After signing a four-year, $240 million contract to join the team, it seems like he could be providing more.“He has just four home runs and a .729 OPS, struggling to find much power in his left-handed mechanics,” Jack Harris noted for the New York Post. “The biggest ‘red flag,’ (manager Dave) Roberts said before Sunday’s game, remained Tucker’s elevated rate of chasing pitches (24% this year, compared to 17.5% the last two years) and whiffing on swings (22.7% this year, compared to 20.2% and 19% the past two seasons).”ForbesMLB Owner Points To Donald Trump Threat In MLBPA Labor Dispute ReportBy Peter ChawagaMORE FOR YOULos Angeles Dodgers Slugger Kyle Tucker Makes A Change After Leaving Chicago CubsAnd Tucker altered his us...