Is Kyle Tucker a $240M mistake? Dave Roberts addresses Dodgers star's alarming slump

Is Kyle Tucker a $240M mistake? Dave Roberts addresses Dodgers star's alarming slump  MARCA

Edwin Diaz’s difficult first season with the Dodgers has taken another concerning turn. With an 11.85 ERA and another trip to the injured list, Los Angeles is searching for answers — and Dave Roberts believes there could be a reason behind the closer’s stunning struggles.

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Eric Karros said the Dodgers should send Kyle Tucker to Arizona to reset before the postseason.

Los Angeles, CA - August 14:Dodgers Kyle Tucker (23) falls to his knee as he strikes out swinging during 8th inning action at Dodger Stadium on Friday, August 14, 2026. The Dodgers defeated the Brewers 3-1. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images

Kyle Tucker’s brutal first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers may finally be taking a visible emotional toll.

Dodgers Broadcaster Calls for Kyle Tucker Demotion Amid Brutal Struggles  Sports Illustrated

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Kevin talk about the incredible debut by Joshua Báez, the insane AL Wild Card situation and highlight Kyle Tucker’s issues playing at Dodger Stadium.

Tucker is hitting .232 with 0.3 WAR this season after signing a massive four-year contract in the offseason

The Dodger Stadium version of Tucker would rank as the worst qualified hitter in baseball this season.