May has arrived, and with it comes a familiar sight for Dodgers fans: Kyle Tucker is heating up. After a sluggish start to the season that had some questioning whether the $60 million man could live up to his massive contract, Tucker is finally showing the form that made him one of baseball's most feared hitters.

Through his first 33 games, Tucker struggled to find his rhythm, slashing just .236/.322/.362—well below league average. The struggles were evident enough that he dropped from his Opening Day spot in the two-hole to hitting cleanup or fifth in the order. But something clicked when the Dodgers traveled to Houston to face Tucker's former team, the Astros. Since that series opener, the outfielder has been one of the hottest bats in the Dodgers' lineup over his last 10 games.

During that stretch, Tucker is hitting .323 with five doubles, and perhaps most importantly, he's walking as often as he's striking out. While the home run power hasn't fully arrived yet, the signs of a breakout are undeniable. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sees the progress, even if he believes there's still another gear for Tucker to find.

"Yes, I think Kyle has looked better the last week. Still not right, for me – and for him," Roberts said. "I think he is taking much better at-bats. I think he's been much more consistent controlling the strike zone and not chasing as much which has led to a lot more contact and some hits."

Meanwhile, the Dodgers are managing another superstar's workload with an eye on the long season ahead. Shohei Ohtani sat out for the second straight game on Thursday, but it didn't slow Los Angeles in their 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, splitting the four-game series. Ohtani gave Roberts the green light to take a seat, prioritizing freshness for the team's upcoming nine-game road trip.

"I talked to the team, and I'm good with it," Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton. "My last at-bat as a hitter [Tuesday] was really good, so I want to continue that momentum whenever I get to hit again. Tomorrow's a day for me to work on that and make sure that that's really my body, and to make sure that I can do that during a game."

With Kiké Hernández also progressing through his rehab assignment, the Dodgers are positioning themselves for a deep run. If Tucker continues to heat up alongside Ohtani's MVP-caliber production, this lineup could be unstoppable as summer approaches.