The reason Kyle Tucker hasn't been himself has now been revealed: a hairline fracture in his right hand. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed the news Wednesday night. "He was sore for a little while but was able to play,

Manager Craig Counsell acknowledged that playing through the injury might have contributed to Tucker's recent slump.

Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose production at the plate has plummeted since July, was diagnosed in June with a hairline fracture in his hand.