Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker, diagnosed with a hairline fracture in June, is struggling at the plate despite wanting to play through the pain. With a .982 OPS in June, his performance has declined sharply since. The Cubs hope time off will help him recover for the stretch run.
In a surprising move, the Brewers have traded Aaron Civale to the White Sox for Andrew Vaughn. This trade comes after Civale's trade request and aims to strengthen Chicago's struggling rotation.
In a shocking turn of events, Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera is set for an extended absence after suffering a serious ankle injury during last night's game against the Mariners. DJ LeMahieu is returning to the team, but the infield depth remains a concern.
