Tucker Confirms He Played Through Hand Fracture, Calf Injury Last Season
Kyle Tucker disclosed he battled a hand fracture and calf issue while trying to help his team reach the playoffs, signaling he played hurt for an extended stretch.
Kyle Tucker publicly acknowledged playing through a hand fracture and a calf injury during the previous season. He stated his intent was to return to the playoffs and contribute as much as possible despite the ailments. The comments came in response to being booed at Wrigley Field. While these are past injuries, the disclosure confirms he was significantly compromised for a notable portion of last season.
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