CHICAGO — With the boos raining down on Kyle Tucker at Wrigley Field, Cubs manager Craig Counsell floated a plan to bench the All-Star outfielder in the hopes of removing him from a career-worst slump.

Craig Counsell's message to impending free agent Kyle Tucker will cost the star Chicago Cubs outfielder more than only playing time.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell has decided to give struggling star Kyle Tucker a few days off to reset and hopefully return to his early-season form.

After rounding first base in the eighth inning on Monday afternoon, Kyle Tucker removed his helmet with both hands and slammed it hard into the ground. The sound of the plastic meeting dirt was easily heard,

Cubs’ gamble on Kyle Tucker is backfiring. As The Athletic notes, his slump may push Chicago to let him walk in free agency.

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