The Chicago Cubs traded for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in December, and early on, that move seemed to be working out perfectly. Tucker was his usual self through two months of the season, but then something happened that wasn't made into a huge deal in the moment, but has since become a crucial storyline in this season.

Manager Craig Counsell acknowledged that playing through the injury might have contributed to Tucker's recent slump.

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker played with a small fracture in his right hand after he got hurt in June, and manager Craig Counsell said that might have contributed to his trouble at the plate.