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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker rejoined the
team on Tuesday after going to Florida last week for additional
treatment on his injured left calf, though he still has “boxes”
to check before he's ready to return.
The four-time All-Star left the team in Pittsburgh on Wednesday,
the same day the Cubs clinched their first playoff berth since
2020.
“I feel a little bit better, whether that’s just a couple extra
days or whatever extra treatment,” Tucker said. “Obviously
there's probably a few more boxes I've got to check off before
everyone's comfortable with me being out there.”
Tucker hasn't played since Sept. 2. Manager Craig Counsell said
he will be used as a designated hitter at first once he returns.
“I think we've made progress for sure,” Counsell said. “We're
gonna treat this day to day as much as we can and just try to
keep having good days. There's time urgency here, there's no
question about it.”
The Cubs acquired Tucker from Houston in December, and he
avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $16.5 million, one-year
contract. He is hitting .270 with 22 homers and 73 RBIs in 133
games this season.
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