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Kyle Tucker exits with jammed finger, Cubs beat Reds 7-3

Chicago’s second-ranked offense secured a 7-3 win despite Tucker’s early exit for a jammed finger.

Jun 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) attempts to steal second base against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Tucker jammed his right ring finger on a first-inning slide and was removed after four innings despite recording a third-inning double and scoring a run
  • Vidal Brujan took over in right field beginning in the fifth inning following Tucker’s exit
  • Chicago entered Sunday leading all but one MLB team in runs scored and continued its high-powered output to fuel the victory
  • The win highlights the Cubs’ depth with position players largely healthy despite placing starters Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga on the injured list
  • Catcher Miguel Amaya remains on the injured list with an oblique strain, extending Chicago’s string of key roster absences