Overview

• Manager Craig Counsell confirmed an ESPN report that follow-up June imaging showed a hairline fracture in Tucker’s right hand after a June 1 slide against the Reds, despite initial X-rays being negative.
• The Cubs did not place Tucker on the injured list or announce the diagnosis at the time, and Counsell now says the fracture has healed and “hasn’t been an issue.”
• Tucker sat three straight games this week to reset his swing, then returned to the starting lineup Thursday for the series finale against the Brewers.
• After a strong June, Tucker’s power and hard contact tailed off starting in July, with an August line near .148 and no extra-base hits over his last 24 games as reported by multiple outlets.
• Team president Jed Hoyer said the injury likely affected Tucker’s mechanics and results, while top prospect Owen Caissie filled in with a home run and four RBIs during the Cubs’ three wins over Milwaukee.