The Chicago Cubs traded for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in December, and early on, that move seemed to be working out perfectly. Tucker was his usual self through two months of the season, but then something happened that wasn't made into a huge deal in the moment, but has since become a crucial storyline in this season.

CHICAGO — 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.

Chicago Cubs outfielder and impending free agent Kyle Tucker was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand in June, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Tucker, who played on, suffered the injury on a slide on June 1.

Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader

Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders.

As the Cubs have worked to get their offense back on track over the past month, the team’s rotation has done its part in holding the line. The starting staff has done so while also awaiting the return of veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon.