Kyle Tucker Does Some Running, Cubs Hope he Can Return Before Playoffs
Kyle Tucker (calf) did some running on Monday, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Tucker has returned to Chicago after rehabbing in Tampa, and "the hope" is that he progresses more in the coming days and that the Cubs can get him back in the lineup "for a few games" by the end of the regular season. A left-calf strain has kept Tucker out since early September, but they really would like to get him some at-bats to close out the regular season this week/weekend before the wild-card series kicks off early next week. The 28-year-old four-time All-Star went through a rough slump in August, but he had come out of it before injuring his calf in early September. Overall, he has hit .270/.381/.472 with 22 homers, 73 RBI, 89 runs, and 25 steals in 489 at-bats in his first year in Chicago. The Cubs would lose a significant part of their offense if Tucker is unavailable for the postseason or limited in any way. Willi Castro has been getting more playing time in right field for the Cubs with Tucker out this month.
Source: 670 The Score
Chicago Cubs outfielder Source: 670 The Score

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