Max Muncy comes to Kyle Tucker’s defense

Last winter, Kyle Tucker signed a $60 million-a-year contract to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. The outfielder, who was the best hitter on the market, opted for a short-term deal with a massive annual salary.

The problem is that, so far, Tucker is having a miserable year. The outfielder is struggling at the plate (especially at Dodger Stadium)… and things aren't much better on the defensive end.

The footage speaks for itself.

Kyle Tucker is being booed by the Dodger Stadium crowd on Sunday.

He's 0-for-19 on this homestand.

He just dropped this ball in right field.

It's been a miserable season for the Dodgers' $240 million man. pic.twitter.com/GNUeq79GWx

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 16, 2026

Above all, it feels like Tucker's struggles right now are mental. He's lost all his confidence, and that's causing him to rack up errors.

And that's why his teammate, Max Muncy, has come to his defense. The veteran said that Tucker has gone through a lot of upheaval in recent months and that the team needs to make sure to help him cope with it all.

Moving, the arrival of a child, his first year in Los Angeles—it's a lot to handle, Muncy says.

Max Muncy says the Dodgers have to be there for Kyle Tucker.

“No matter how good or bad someone plays, you're part of this team, and you're part of the family.” pic.twitter.com/RCJ0xleFYB

— Dodgers Territory (@LADTerritory) August 20, 2026

Muncy, acting like a true veteran, also says that a player's performance doesn't change how he's treated in the locker room. The guys stick together through thick and thin, and he has no intention of letting Tucker down.

We know he has the talent, after all—he just needs to regain his confidence.

Because the fact is, Tucker is really having a rough season. His .232/.327/.368 slash line isn't exactly inspiring, and his WAR in 2026 is literally negative at -0.1.

The guys in the locker room may want to defend him, but Tucker will also have to do his part to get back into the good graces of Dodgers fans. Because right now, he's not exactly a crowd favorite.

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