Kyle Tucker out of Tuesday’s game in Dodgers vs. Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — Kyle Tucker won’t be in the lineup for the Dodgers’ game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins — that is, if there is a game.

Alex Call is slated to start in his place in right field. Whether the Dodgers play is in question, as heavy rain is falling at Target Field.

Tucker had to be removed from the second inning of a series-opening victory over the Twins with lower back spasms. He said he experienced back spasms a couple of years ago and made a quick return then.

Tucker said he still feels discomfort when rotating his torso but thinks he can avoid the injured list.

“I’m feeling better today compared to yesterday,” he said.

Catcher Dalton Rushing will also be held out.

Struck on his catcher’s mask by a foul ball, Rushing was taken out of the Monday game to rule out a concussion. Rushing passed his concussion test but was due to be examined again on Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts said he expected him to not be in the lineup on Tuesday regardless of the results.

Rookie Chuckie Robinson will catch.

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