7 days ago

Cubs’ Kyle Tucker Battled Hand Fracture, Faces Prolonged Slump

Craig Counsell confirmed Tucker played June with a small fracture in his right hand. “He was sore… but was able to play,” the Cubs manager said. Despite a .982 OPS that month, Tucker’s hitting .189 since July with a 54% ground ball rate. “It’s had an impact for sure,” Jed Hoyer admitted. Tucker remains active but is sitting out briefly.