Kyle Tucker rests after fouling ball off right knee

On September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, Kyle Tucker, the Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder, did not start the game following a foul ball that struck his right knee the previous day. Despite feeling fine, Tucker's manager, Dave Roberts, decided to give him a rest, as it would be the tenth consecutive day he had played.

The off day was reportedly not planned initially, as Tucker had been playing a significant number of games. Tucker, who had recently returned from a two-month injury spell due to a right shin fracture, is currently second on the Dodgers in terms of games played, starts, and plate appearances, trailing only Freddie Freeman. He has been playing exceptionally well, with five home runs in his last ten starts and a .417/.500/.972 batting average since September 9.

The Dodgers are also planning to activate center fielder Andy Pages from the injured list for the series opener against the San Diego Padres. Pages, who missed the last 27 games due to a broken left hand, will have two years and 155 days of major league service time and become eligible for salary arbitration for the first time as a Super Two player.