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Kyle Tucker’s first season with Dodgers coming full circle

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason may force a lineup shakeup that could see Kyle Tucker reclaim his place as a top-tier hitter. After a resurgent September—where Tucker batted .333 with five home runs and an OPS of 1.072 in his final 17 games—he delivered a two-run homer in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves, a performance that underscores his potential to move higher in the order.

With Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman dealing with lingering knee and arm issues, respectively, manager Dave Roberts may need to adjust their batting spots, especially if their availability wanes in the extended playoff grind. Tucker’s consistency over a five-day break before the NLDS—maintaining his form without a full regular-season workload—suggests he could be ready for a more prominent offensive role, even if it doesn’t happen immediately against Atlanta.

The Dodgers’ two best left-handed hitters are already facing physical hurdles, making Tucker’s late-season surge a critical factor in how Roberts approaches the lineup moving forward.

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