The Cubs activated Tucker (calf) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Tucker has finally been cleared to return to action after missing most of September with a strained left calf. He will start in the designated hitter spot and bat cleanup during Friday's series opener against the Cardinals. Tucker could see regular starts at DH this weekend and during next week's National League Wild Card Series as the Cubs look to protect his calf.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Will return to Cubs' lineup Friday
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Tucker (calf) will be activated from the 10-day injured list and included in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Tucker has been cleared to return after missing the last three-plus weeks with a left calf strain. It's not clear whether he will play the outfield or be used at designated hitter, but either way the Cubs will be happy to get Tucker's bat back into their lineup.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Trending toward return this weekend
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Tucker (calf) is "trending toward" returning to the lineup this weekend against the Cardinals, 670 The Score reports.
Tucker's recovery from a left calf strain has come slowly, but he's made progress this week and it sounds like he's likely to be activated from the 10-day injured list before the regular season concludes. The Cubs could use him at designated hitter in order to protect his calf, which would mean playing Seiya Suzuki in right field. Tucker has missed nearly all of September with the injury.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Does some running Monday
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Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that Tucker (calf) did some running Monday and has returned to Chicago after rehabbing in Florida, 670 The Score reports.
Hoyer added that Tucker is "moving in the right direction" and he hopes the outfielder can return to the active roster "for a few games" before the end of the regular season. Tucker has been out for most of September with a left calf strain and has struggled to make positive strides with his recovery. His return doesn't appear imminent, and if Tucker does make it back later this week, it will likely be in a limited capacity.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Likely out until at least Wednesday
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Tucker (calf) has yet to resume running on his current rehab program and is not expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list until at least Wednesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Tucker was sent to Florida last week for alternative treatment on his left calf strain. He's been hitting and has gone through multiple physical therapy sessions as he struggles to get over the hump in his recovery. He will rejoin the Cubs on Monday and be reevaluated Tuesday, though manager Craig Counsell indicated Tucker is unlikely to play Tuesday versus the Mets. The 28-year-old outfielder has not played since Sept. 2, and a target date for his return to the active roster remains murky.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Progress with calf strain stalled
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Tucker will travel to Tampa on Wednesday to seek alternative treatment while the progress in his recovery from a left calf strain has plateaued, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Counsell said of Tucker that he's "concerned because he's not responding," per Zach Zaidman of the Cubs Radio Network. Counsell added that he remains "optimistic" Tucker will return at some point this season, but "the days are running out." Tucker is expected to rejoin the team next week in Chicago, but it's uncertain when he might be activated from the 10-day injured list. The All-Star outfielder has been sidelined for the past two weeks.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Held out again Tuesday
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Tucker (calf) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
Tucker will miss a sixth straight start as he recovers from left calf tightness. The Cubs have one more game in Atlanta on Wednesday before an off day Thursday, so they might be targeting Friday's game versus the Rays for Tucker's return. Willi Castro is handling right field and batting seventh for the Cubs on Tuesday.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Remaining out of lineup Monday
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Tucker (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta.
Tucker will miss out on his fifth straight start while he manages a tight left calf, though manager Craig Counsell said that star outfielder showed improvement in his pregame work Sunday and is "starting to approach availability," per MLB.com. The 28-year-old's continued absence Monday will be somewhat softened by the return of All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee), who is back in the lineup at designated hitter after a one-game absence.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Unlikely to return Monday
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Tucker (calf) is not expected to return to the lineup Monday against Atlanta, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.
Tucker was unavailable for the fourth game in a row Sunday while nursing left calf tightness, and he doesn't appear to be set to make a return to action Monday. Manager Craig Counsell said following Sunday's 6-3 loss to Washington that he doesn't think that Tucker will be in the lineup Monday, but that the team is "starting to approach availability" with the outfielder. Tucker can continue to be considered day-to-day for the time being.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Still idle
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Tucker (calf) is out of the lineup Sunday against Washington.
Tucker isn't part of the starting nine for a fourth consecutive game since being removed from Tuesday's contest due to left calf tightness. The Cubs were optimistic he'd return to the lineup this weekend, but with that goal having passed, the likelihood of an IL stint grows. Seiya Suzuki will fill right field Sunday while Justin Turner serves as the designated hitter.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Sitting again Saturday
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Tucker (calf) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Tucker will miss a third straight start since leaving Tuesday's game early with a left calf injury. Manager Craig Counsell previously expressed optimism that the star outfielder would rejoin the lineup at some point this weekend, but a trip to the injured list could be coming if Tucker doesn't return soon. Willi Castro will cover right field for the Cubs on Saturday.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Out Wednesday, as expected
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Tucker (calf) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
As anticipated, the Cubs will hold Tucker out of the lineup for the series finale after the star outfielder was removed from Tuesday's 4-3 win due to left calf tightness. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com, Tucker said that his calf had been bothering him for a few days leading up to Tuesday, but the 28-year-old was still able to come through with a three-run, opposite-field home run in the bottom of the third inning before he was lifted from the game in the top of the seventh. The Cubs are hopeful that by keeping Tucker out of the lineup Wednesday, he'll be ready to play in the weekend series with the Nationals following Thursday's team off day.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Nursing calf injury
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Tucker was removed from Tuesday's game against Atlanta with left calf tightness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Tucker went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer before his calf forced him to make an early exit in the seventh. Manager Craig Counsell said after the game that Tucker won't play in Wednesday's contest, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, leaving Kevin Alcantara and Willi Castro as the likely candidates to pick up a start in right field. Tucker, meanwhile, will aim to return for the start of Chicago's weekend series against Washington.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Another multi-hit outing
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Tucker went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
Tucker has been on a tear lately, notching a hit in eight of his last nine games and posting multiple hits in three of his last four. During that nine-game stretch, Tucker is 14-for-32 with three home runs, four doubles and a 6:8 BB:K. The 28-year-old is slashing .270/.383/.470 in 2025, and his on-base percentage would be the second best of his career.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Continues strong play Saturday
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Tucker 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.
Tucker has been dialed in lately, as he now has at least one hit in seven of his last eight games while batting .393 during that stretch with three home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored. A hand injury that impacted his swing earlier in the summer is fully healed, and it appears that the outfielder is finally getting comfortable at the plate again following a prolonged slump. Overall, Tucker is batting .266 with an .846 OPS, and he's contributed 21 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 70 RBI and 87 runs scored.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Reaches three more times Sunday
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Tucker went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels.
After getting a few days off to clear his head during Chicago's last series against Milwaukee, Tucker seems to be finding his groove again. Across three games in Los Angeles, the outfielder went 5-for-12 with two walks, three home runs, four total runs scored and seven RBI. Tucker is too talented to slump indefinitely, and with his right hand seemingly all healed after sustaining a hairline fracture June 1, it appears that an extended hot streak could be on the horizon.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Goes deep in win
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Tucker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Angels.
The home run was Tucker's first since July 19 and his 19th of the season. The outfielder has been in a well-documented slump, as he's batting just .171 with a .530 OPS across his last 20 games. Tucker is reportedly fully recovered from a hairline fracture in his right hand that had impacted his swing, and Friday's long ball could be a sign that he's starting to feel comfortable at the plate again.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Back in lineup Thursday
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Tucker will start in right field and bat second in Thursday's game against the Brewers.
The Cubs gave Tucker a three-game break as he navigates through an extended slump in which he's slashed .195/.333/.242 since the beginning of July. Manager Craig Counsell also revealed Wednesday that Tucker was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand back on June 1, though that injury is now healed. The Cubs have won three straight games with Tucker out of the lineup and will go for four in a row Thursday with their All-Star outfielder back in starting nine.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Recovered from hand fracture
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Tucker has fully healed from the hairline fracture he sustained to his right hand June 1, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Though the injury occurred at the beginning of June, the Cubs hadn't disclosed until Wednesday that Tucker had been affected by the hand issue. Tucker has been held out of the lineup for the Cubs' last three games, as Counsell is trying to allow the outfielder to get a mental reset while he's hit just .189 with four extra-base hits since the beginning of July. The Cubs wrap up their series with the Brewers on Thursday, but it's unclear if Tucker will be back in the lineup for the finale.
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Cubs' Kyle Tucker: Idle for both games of doubleheader
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Tucker is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell previously said Monday that Tucker would receive multiple days off while he fights through an extended slump at the plate. After he went 0-for-4 in the Cubs' 7-0 loss to the Brewers in the first game of Monday's scheduled doubleheader, the second contest was postponed, resulting in the two teams playing a twin bill Tuesday. Tucker sat out the Cubs' 6-4 win in Game 1 and will now take a seat again for Game 2 while Owen Caissie draws another start in right field.
