Kyle Tucker was not in the Astros’ lineup Tuesday, a day after fouling a pitch off his right shin, with manager Joe Espada saying the team hopes the right fielder can return “after a day or two.” Tucker said after exiting Monday’s game in the third inning that X-rays on his leg came back negative.

The Astros consider their star right fielder as day-to-day. Houston has already counted the club's home run leader out for Tuesday.

Kyle Tucker exits the game after hitting a foul ball off his shin in the third inning.

Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker left Monday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals after fouling a ball off his right shin in the third inning. Tucker dropped to his hands and knees after the ball bounced off his leg,

Given how poorly the Houston Astros have begun the 2024 season, the last thing they need is an injury to one of their best players. However, on Monday night, that’s exactly what happened after star right fielder Kyle Tucker was forced to exit the game in the bottom of the third inning of their 7-4