"I think the one thing is he's won a Gold Glove. Trying to get the defense back to where it should be, that's one part of it. Everyone knows he played banged up last year with the foot, the ankle. The first half was fantastic. Getting off on the ball, the jumps - that's something we talked about when we were courting him."
"Getting off the ball, that's probably it because the arm strength is there, the accuracy is there. Now the health component is there. So I think those are the things we're going to focus on to get him back to his caliber of play."
Kyle Tucker joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a four-year, $240 million contract, addressing the team's outfield needs. Manager Dave Roberts set clear goals for Tucker to return to his 2022 form, particularly focusing on defensive improvement and regaining his quick jumps off the ball. Tucker played injured last year with foot and ankle issues but had a strong first half. Roberts emphasized that Tucker's arm strength and accuracy remain intact, and with improved health, the focus is on restoring his defensive capabilities and offensive consistency. Tucker has contract opt-outs, providing additional motivation to perform at an elite level with a World Series-contending team.
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