The Chicago Cubs made a bold decision and gave Kyle Tucker some time on the bench after an extended slump was snowballing on him.

Chicago Cubs win third straight over NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, but learn star Kyle Tucker has a hairline fracture in his right hand.

After rounding first base in the eighth inning on Monday afternoon, Kyle Tucker removed his helmet with both hands and slammed it hard into the ground. The sound of the plastic meeting dirt was easily heard,

Brewers manager Pat Murphy claims Kyle Tucker is “hurt,” contradicting Cubs’ statements and fueling speculation about Tucker’s health.

CHICAGO (AP) — 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.

Kyle Tucker has been terrible for the past six weeks, and there's now clarity as to why. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Cubs Facing Kyle Tucker Decision After Loss to Blue Jays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have seen their NL Central division hopes evaporate, with the Milwaukee Brewers jumping out to an eight-game lead with just under two months remaining in the regular season.

Former Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is expected to get a big-money free-agent contract this offseason, according to an MLB insider.