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Cubs Confirm Kyle Tucker’s June Hand Fracture as Slumping Star Returns From Short Reset

Team leaders say the hairline break has healed, with recent days off used to recalibrate his swing.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the bench during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game one of a double header at Wrigley Field on August 19, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
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Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on August 4, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Overview

  • Tucker jammed his right hand on June 1; initial X-rays were negative before follow-up imaging showed a small fracture between the ring and pinkie that he played through without an IL stint.
  • Manager Craig Counsell and president Jed Hoyer said the injury likely affected his swing, while Tucker downplayed its role as his production fell sharply from July into August.
  • After three games off as a reset, Tucker returned to the lineup Thursday against the Brewers with no medical restrictions and went hitless in the loss, per the Associated Press and local reports.
  • The Cubs kept the June diagnosis internal until ESPN’s report this week, which Counsell confirmed while noting teams often do not disclose injuries when players continue to play.
  • Owen Caissie started in Tucker’s place during a three-game win streak over Milwaukee, as Chicago navigates a tight division and wild-card race with Tucker set to reach free agency after the season.