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.

Objectively, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is having a great season. He'll take a .263/.376/.451 (141 OPS+) batting line with more walks (79) than strikeouts (77) into Monday's doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy claims Kyle Tucker is “hurt,” contradicting Cubs’ statements and fueling speculation about Tucker’s health.

The Chicago Cubs made a bold decision and gave Kyle Tucker some time on the bench after an extended slump was snowballing on him.

Coming into today, the Brewers had won every game this year that Brandon Woodruff had started. That is no longer the case. Milwaukee only managed one run against Jameson Taillon and the Cubs’ bullpen as they dropped the second game of today’s doubleheader,

By taking both games Tuesday, Chicago moved within seven games of the NL Central-leading Brewers, who led early in the second game before dropping to 55-15 when they score first.