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Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. The Astros continue to manage Tucker's workload carefully coming off an extended absence due to a shin fracture. Since returning from the injured list Sept. 6, Tucker has bowed out of the lineup four times in 12 games. The reins on Tucker gradually appear to be loosening, however, as he started in right field each of the past three days after previously being limited to designated-hitter duties in four of his first five starts upon returning from the IL.
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Tucker went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, an RBI and a run in Tuesday's win over the Padres. Tucker was one of two Astros to have multiple hits on the night and his second hit was a big one, as he drove in what would end up being the game-winning run with a single in the top of the 10th. While Tucker started out 1-for-10 over his first three games after returning from a fractured shin Sept. 6, he has since gone 8-for-21 with three RBI and five runs scored over the last seven games while also swiping his first base since coming back.
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Tucker hit a solo home run in his only plate appearance Saturday against the Angels. The Astros continue to keep Tucker's workload in check, as he sat for the third time in eight contests since being activated from the injured list. However, he entered Saturday's contest in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter and homered for the first time since returning from his shin injury. Houston is slowly ramping Tucker back into defensive work in the outfield, so he could continue getting more days off than usual.
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Tucker is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. Tucker went 1-for-4 with one walk and one run scored in the Asros' 5-3 win over the Angels on Friday. The 27-year-old will continue to be slowly brought back into regular action after he was activated from the 60-day injured list last week. Ben Gamel will start in right field and bat eighth.
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Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that he plans to have Tucker back in right field for Friday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. All four of Tucker's starts since he was activated from the 60-day injured list last week have come from the designated hitter spot, but his return to his familiar position in right field is imminent. Tucker is 2-for-11 with two RBI over 16 plate appearances since rejoining the Astros' lineup.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 70 | 245 | 49 | 66 | 20 | 44 | 51 | 51 | 11 | .269 |
| 2023 | HOU | 157 | 574 | 97 | 163 | 29 | 112 | 80 | 92 | 30 | .284 |
| 2022 | HOU | 150 | 544 | 71 | 140 | 30 | 107 | 59 | 95 | 25 | .257 |
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| Situation | H/AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | BB | KO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs L.A. ANGELS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs SUAREZ (CAREER) | 0/9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| vs LHP | 46/153 | 0.30 | 15 | 30 | 8 | 35 | 31 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | @  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/17 | @ |
4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9/16 | @ |
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/15 | @  |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 9/14 | @ |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/13 | @ |
4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/12 | vs  |
4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | vs |
8:10 PM | Jose Suarez |
| 9/20 | vs |
8:10 PM | Tyler Anderson |
| 9/21 | vs |
7:10 PM | Reid Detmers |
| 9/22 | vs |
2:10 PM | Griffin Canning |
| 9/23 | vs  |
8:10 PM | Bryce Miller |
| 9/24 | vs |
8:10 PM | Logan Gilbert |
| 9/25 | vs |
2:10 PM | George Kirby |