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Braves Acquire Preston Tucker

By Mark Polishuk and Connor Byrne | September 2, 2018 at 5:07pm CDT

The Braves have brought back a familiar face in Preston Tucker, re-acquiring the outfielder from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations (as per the Braves’ official Twitter feed).

Atlanta previously traded Tucker to Cincinnati as part of the teams’ July deal involving veteran outfielder Adam Duvall.  The 28-year-old Tucker failed to impress during his brief time with the Reds, with only a .664 OPS over 42 plate appearances, and he was demoted to Triple-A earlier this week.  Over the entire 2018 season, however, Tucker’s .240/.302/.419 slash line over 169 combined PA with the Braves and Reds this year is nearly league average (96 wRC+).

Tucker will provide the Braves with a bit more outfield depth as rosters expand in September, plus there is some late-bloomer potential given his strong career minor league numbers.  Tucker does have 23 homers over his 636 career PA in the big leagues, though his overall production at the plate leaves much to be desired (.224/.281/.410).

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  1. gray

    4 years ago

    Well, well, well, how the turntables.

    Reply
    • K_Man915

      4 years ago

      You were so close…

      Reply
    • crithit

      4 years ago

      Solid Reference

      Reply
      • deweybelongsinthehall

        4 years ago

        Strange in that he’s not eligible for the playoffs. If Atlanta was interested, why now?

        Reply
        • jimmyz

          4 years ago

          Because he still has years of control and they only had to throw Cincy some cash. He can be a decent, cheap 4th outfielder for a few years.

        • deweybelongsinthehall

          4 years ago

          My point was if he was worthy of a 40 man roster spot today, why not make this move last week when he would also have been playoff eligible? Did I miss a sudden injury?

    • kiddhoff

      4 years ago

      Nope. Youre done.

      Reply
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      4 years ago

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      • abcrazy4dodgers

        4 years ago

        Michelle is a soft-tossing lefty, and overpaid.

        Reply
        • Daver520

          4 years ago

          lmao !!!!!

  2. BigRedsFan41017

    4 years ago

    I’m surprised they didn’t give Preston Tucker a better look! I know he’s better than some of their outfielders in Triple A! The Braves must like him to re-acquired him!

    Reply
    • FromTheCheapSeats

      4 years ago

      Moving into 2019, Preston Tucker had no chance of making the Reds’ Opening Day roster. No chance, at all.

      This isn’t a bad move. The bad move was allowing Atlanta to include him in the Duvall deal in the first place.

      Reply
    • redsfan48

      4 years ago

      Better than which of the Reds outfielders? Next year they have at least Winker, Schebler, and Ervin that are no doubt better, and possibly Hamilton too depending on how much you value his defense/baserunning. Gabby Guerrero and Mason Williams are likely at least similar in talent to Tucker. Senzel still needs somewhere to play. Bottom line, the Reds didn’t need Tucker because the offense is plenty good enough as is

      Reply
      • justinept

        4 years ago

        Can’t Gennett play outfield? Putting him out there gives the Reds a spot for Senzel while keeping his bat in the lineup.

        Reply
        • DockEllisDee

          4 years ago

          I think things would most likely shake out the other way around, with Senzel getting a look in the OF

        • FromTheCheapSeats

          4 years ago

          Not really.

  3. BigRedsFan41017

    4 years ago

    The Reds didn’t give him a chance! He was impressive in his short stay with the team!

    Reply
    • mparkinson2

      4 years ago

      a 669 OPS is not impressive.
      Outfield is not one of the needs for the Reds, Pitching is

      Reply
    • Cam

      4 years ago

      Small sample size yes, but he was not impressive. He was the exact opposite.

      Reply
    • DockEllisDee

      4 years ago

      No sir. Not impressive.

      Reply
  4. radiohead801

    4 years ago

    Make up your minds!!!

    Reply
  5. astick

    4 years ago

    There was no spot for him. Schebler in right. Winker in left. Ervin in center/4th outfielder. Dixon as utility.

    Reply
    • FromTheCheapSeats

      4 years ago

      You left out Mason Williams. He’s a far better option than Tucker.

      Reply
      • astick

        4 years ago

        I just understand why they even got him. It wasn’t like there was a need. He never seemed of a change of scenery type.

        Reply
  6. craig breslow

    4 years ago

    Though he’s probably just a September depth piece, would he technically be eligible for the postseason? He’s obviously been on the Braves roster this season, but wasn’t on September 1st.

    Reply
    • CubsRule08

      4 years ago

      You have to be in the organization by August 31st to be eligible for the postseason roster, so even though he was with the team before he was traded to Cincy, I believe the only way for him to be added to postseason roster is if he replaces someone who’s on the 60-day DL. Not 100% sure though

      Reply
      • RunDMC

        4 years ago

        Still need to make the playoffs and insurance if Duvall and Duda aren’t hitting RHP. I wouldn’t bet on Michael Reed or Lane Adams doing much considering.

        Reply
  7. chippahawk

    4 years ago

    Duvall prob be heading back to Cincinnati soon too. (As much as I want him to start hitting, he’s reminding me more and more of another Dan uggla as a brave.)

    Reply
    • FromTheCheapSeats

      4 years ago

      There’s no room in the Reds’ outfield for Duvall. I believe you’ll see Winker in right, Hamilton in center, and a platoon of Ervin and Schebler in left.

      Mason Williams is likely the fifth outfielder. Peraza (and even Herrera) can play OF in a pinch.

      Reply
  8. justin-turner overdrive

    4 years ago

    That reminds me, isn’t it about that time of year where Adam Rosales gets traded between Oakland and Texas 3 or 4 times?

    Reply
    • Rounding3rd

      4 years ago

      3 waiver claims in 2013 over a span of 10 days. Frequent flyer miles!

      Claimed on waivers by Rangers from Athletics, Aug. 2, 2013
      Claimed on waivers by Athletics from Rangers, Aug. 8, 2013
      Claimed on waivers by Rangers from Athletics, Aug. 12, 2013
      Granted free agency, Dec. 2, 2014; re-signed by Rangers, Jan. 5, 2014

      Reply
  9. CubsRebsSaints

    4 years ago

    Makes very little sense not to make this deal yesterday.

    Reply

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