First-Round Bust Carson Tucker Resurfaces As San Diego Padres Prospect
Carson Tucker, a former first-round pick, is making a comeback as a prospect for the San Diego Padres. He is currently hitting .352 with 31 hits in 27 games for the Double-A San Antonio Missions. After struggling in the Cleveland Guardians' farm system, Tucker has found new life with the Padres.
- ▪Carson Tucker is hitting .352 for the San Diego Padres’ Double-A team in San Antonio.
- ▪He has 31 hits in 27 games, which is seven shy of his total over three years in the Cleveland Guardians’ farm system.
- ▪Tucker was a first-round pick by the Cleveland Indians in 2020 but struggled with injuries and performance before being released.
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