The Los Angeles Dodgers cannot simply do nothing about Kyle Tucker’s prolonged struggles.

They cannot continue waiting for Tucker to suddenly break out during the first season of his four-year contract with the organization.

They also cannot keep expecting their $240 million outfielder to suddenly become the player they believed they were getting.

SportsNet LA broadcaster and Dodgers legend Eric Karros believes the situation has reached the point where Los Angeles needs to consider something drastic.

That could mean a demotion.

Karros said Monday that Tucker needs a reset after the Dodgers have already tried different approaches without finding a solution.

With roughly a month and a half remaining, Karros believes Tucker could benefit from going to Arizona, working on specific areas of his game and making changes away from the MLB environment.

“I honestly think the best thing right now is a reset,” Karros said on Monday in a clip shared by Foul Territory. “You’ve got a month and a half and you’ve tried things here. Like I said, I think you need a reset. I think you need to go to Arizona, start working on some things, change some things.”

The argument comes as Tucker’s struggles have become even more pronounced.

He finished 0-for-19 during the Dodgers’ recent seven-game homestand against the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers.

Tucker then went 0-for-5 Monday in an 11-5 win against the Colorado Rockies, extending his career-worst hitless streak to 25 consecutive at-bats.

He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Tuesday’s 7-6 win, and 2-for-5 with two singles and a run scored in Wednesday’s 6-4 win.

Those performances have provided some progress, but the slump is far from over. Tucker is still just 3-for-34 during this difficult stretch.

The problems have not been limited to his offense.

Tucker has also dropped two fly balls in right field over two of the last four games, adding defensive mistakes to an already difficult stretch.

Tucker is hitting .232 with 11 home runs, 55 RBIs and a .694 OPS in 120 games this season.

His struggles have lasted throughout the season, but the combination of his offensive problems and recent defensive mistakes has made the situation increasingly difficult to ignore.

Karros emphasized that Tucker’s issues are affecting virtually every part of his game and that the current approach simply is not working.

“It’s not just at the plate, it’s out in the field, it’s everywhere,” Karros explained.

“This is just not - it’s just not ideal and it’s not working.”

Any potential demotion would be complicated because Tucker would have to consent to being sent to the minor leagues.

Another possibility would involve Los Angeles placing him on the 10-day Injured List to provide a reset. Tucker could also prefer remaining at the MLB level and attempting to work through his problems there.

Whatever the Dodgers decide, Tucker’s qualities explain why finding a solution remains so important.

At his best, he provides a combination of offensive discipline, power and defensive ability that can impact games in several ways. His established track record is also why Los Angeles made such a significant long-term commitment to him.

A prolonged slump can challenge even an accomplished player’s confidence. Tucker’s recent defensive mistakes suggest the frustration may no longer be isolated to his work at the plate.

The Dodgers therefore need to determine which environment gives him the best opportunity to rediscover his timing, confidence and overall consistency.

Doing nothing and simply hoping for improvement carries its own risk.

Los Angeles still has three more years and nearly $200 million remaining on Tucker’s contract, making his recovery important not only for the stretch run, but for the organization’s future.