Kyle Tucker was regarded as the top player in this winter's free agent class following a stellar first half of the season. He achieved a .291 average and a 158 wRC+ by the end of June. However, since July, Tucker's performance dropped sharply, hitting only .189 with a wRC+ of 72. This slump has prompted manager Craig Counsell to consider giving Tucker days off to help him recover. The Cubs' decision to rest a player who was previously an MVP contender has raised eyebrows.
Kyle Tucker has had a standout performance in the first half of the season, posting a .291 batting average and ranking highly in wRC+, indicating his offensive prowess.
Despite an impressive start to the season, Tucker's numbers drastically declined in July, leading to a .189 batting average and a decision by club management to provide him with days off to recuperate.
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