Overview
- Friedman recounted asking Tucker if he was up for Los Angeles’ environment, and said Tucker replied he was “all-in.”
- Manager Dave Roberts set Tucker in right field and in the No. 2 lineup spot, with Teoscar Hernández shifting back to left.
- Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract that the team pursued to bolster its outfield and lineup.
- Friedman said the Dodgers believe a “complete season” from Tucker on offense and defense is attainable in their environment.
- Tucker enters with four straight All-Star selections and five consecutive 20-plus homer seasons, though he played through a hand fracture in 2025 and has faced questions about durability and competitive edge.