After winning the offseason for the past two years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have put themselves in a fantastic spot. They have done exactly what everyone expected, winning two World Series, but are looking to be the first team to three-peat since the New York Yankees did it back in 1998-2000.
Since winning the World Series last year, they could come into the 2026 season, somehow even better. They bolstered their bullpen by coming to terms with Edwin Diaz and then signed Kyle Tucker on a four-year deal.
Those are two huge acquisitions. It will certainly be hard for any opposing team to knock the Dodgers off the mountain they are standing on.
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Dodgers' Dave Roberts reveals his initial lineup vision for Kyle Tucker
The city of Los Angeles welcomed Kyle Tucker on Wednesday during his introductory press conference. Fans were able to see him showing off his number change, as he will now be wearing 23, in honor of his former teammate, Michael Brantley.
The press conference was also an opportunity for fans to see where he will fit in with the club. Manager Dave Roberts did not leave these fans disappointed, revealing his initial lineup plans for Tucker via Kirsten Watson.
"Dodgers Dave Roberts confirmed that Kyle Tucker will be playing in RF, moving Teoscar Hernandez to LF. He added he will be batting in 'top third in the order' maybe second or third, but said not hold him to that just yet."
Fans will see Tucker playing in right field, while Teoscar Hernandez will move to left field. In the batting order, you can expect Tucker to bat in the top three, unless Roberts changes his mind.
All in all, with Tucker in the lineup, opposing pitchers are going to have to be at their best if they expect to last enough for a quality start.
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