CHICAGO (AP) — 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.

Speaking after a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Counsell confirmed an ESPN report that detailed the extent of Tucker's injury.

The All-Star slugger jammed his right ring finger during an awkward slide in a victory over Cincinnati on June 1. Initial X-rays were negative. He missed one game and then made a pinch-hitting appearance before returning to the starting lineup on June 5.

“He was sore for a little while, but was able to play,” Counsell said. “We did some more imaging, and it showed a small fracture that was healing, and, you know, that's it. Is it po

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