The Chicago Cubs jumped out to a big lead in the NL Central early in the season. Chicago still maintained an advantage in the division heading into the All-Star break. One of the big reasons for the Cubs’ success was the offseason acquisition of Kyle Tucker from the Astros . Tucker got off to a blazing start with his new team, earning his fourth straight All-Star nod.

But after an auspicious first half with the Cubs, the veteran right fielder has struggled. And his downturn has coincided with Chicago’s drop in the standings.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer addressed the superstar outfielder’s recent offensive skid . “It’s not for a lack of effort… [Tucker] hasn’t slugged in quite a while. The ball’s not in the air, the exit velos aren’t high. And I do think a lot

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