Overview

• The outfielder was booed by fans at Wrigley Field after he appeared to coast to first on a routine ground ball
• Tucker has hit just .195 since early July, enduring a drought of more than 25 games without a home run that contrasts with his All-Star first-half form
• His season totals still include a .265 batting average, 18 homers, 62 RBIs and 25 steals; recent outings have raised doubts about his postseason impact
• Manager Craig Counsell expressed confidence in Tucker’s abilities by describing his struggles as a normal phase for a hitter
• Poor form and public reaction have cast uncertainty over his looming free-agent valuation, with projections spanning from roughly $300 million to over $600 million