Kyle Tucker

Kyle Tucker (ankle) is hoping to return to in-game action Saturday or Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Tucker sustained a mild right ankle sprain this past weekend while playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classis. He returned to Astros' camp Thursday, getting in some running and hitting. Tucker hopes to return to the lineup for at least one of the club's final two Grapefruit League games this weekend. It certainly seems he will be ready to go before Opening Day.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said Kyle Tucker sustained a minor ankle sprain in the World Baseball Classic, but he should be fine.

Fantasy Impact

Tucker missed the championship game against Japan as a result. We're just over one week away from Opening Day, but it sounds like he is expected to be good to go.

Kyle Tucker has been in contact with the Astros regarding a potential contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

Astros GM Dana Brown revealed that he has been in discussions with Tucker with his arbitration approaching. He also added that there were discussions prior to his arrival in Houston as well. The 26-year-old had another solid season in 2022 with a .348 wOBA and .808 OPS and would benefit from staying in the powerful Astros lineup for the long haul.

Astros RF Kyle Tucker went deep Tuesday in a 10-0 win over the Phillies. He finished 1-for-3 with a three-run home run.

Fantasy Impact

This was Tucker's 30th home run on the season, tying his career-high from last season. But unlike last year, the speedy outfielder stole 25 bags, making him truly one of the elite power-speed combos in all of baseball. That will once again land him in early draft position next year.

Astros RF Kyle Tucker had a solid evening on Tuesday. He finished 2-for-2 with two walks, a run and a stolen base in Houston's 10-2 win over Arizona.

Fantasy Impact

Make that 24 stolen bases on the year for Tucker, a career-high. He is just one homer shy of his career high of 30 also. He's driven in 104 runs, another career high. His batting average took a hit this year, but fantasy managers can't complain if you get a 30-25-100 season.