Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker opens up about him being benched due to his recent slump amidst a playoff run.

The Cubs’ star outfielder is mired in the worst 38-game stretch of his career as Chicago tries to stay in the NL Central race.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell opens up on the mental struggle and benching Kyle Tucker due to his slumping performance.

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

Tucker, the biggest name in the upcoming winter's free agent class, has been in a slump for nearly two months now, batting .189 with just one home run in 38 games since the start of July. He sat on the bench for both games of the Tuesday doubleheader, both wins for the Cubs.

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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.

The Chicago Cubs were dominated in game one against Milwaukee, but they didn't look the same in day two of action. Owen Caissie stepped up to replace Kyle Tucker and showed what he can do.