Tucker isn’t the only Cubs hitter in a rut. Though Seiya Suzuki’s breakout performance Wednesday helped propel the Cubs to a strong offensive day in the series finale against the Reds, the Cubs have been in the bottom third of the majors in run-scoring since the All-Star break.

After performing at an MVP pace for the first two months of the season, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker cooled off after suffering a right ring finger injury.

Ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Reds, Cubs manager Craig Counsell decided to remove Tucker from his everyday role in right field and from the lineup.

The Cubs hitting slump has been clearly been a group effort. Kyle Tucker might get most of the attention, since he's the one who presumably will be seeking the largest contract in franchise history

Kyle Tucker’s months-long power outage baffles the Chicago Cubs—but panic hasn’t set in for the four-time All-Star outfielder.