Kyle Tucker Returns to Cubs' Lineup, Battling Slump and Recovered Hand Fracture

Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker returned to the lineup Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after missing three games. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Tucker played with a small fracture in his right hand, sustained on June 1, which may have contributed to his ongoing offensive struggles, including batting just .148 in August. Despite this, there are no current medical restrictions on Tucker, who was given time off to help him break out of his slump.