Kyle Tucker was not in the Chicago Cubs lineup for Tuesday’s series opener, sidelined after jamming his right ring finger Sunday.

Cubs Announce Kyle Tucker News After Absence From Lineup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is in the final year of his contract. Acquired by Chicago from the Houston Astros this past offseason, Tucker has been among MLB's best hitters this season.

WASHINGTON – For the first time all season, Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker was out of the lineup Monday. Tucker had started all 59 of the Cubs’ games before the series opener against the Nationals. He’s served as the designated hitter in five games, his only partial breaks.