The Cubs played shorthanded again on Sunday because Matt Shaw was away from the team to attend a funeral, but that’s par for the course over the last two weeks. While they have at least been able to replace Kyle Tucker on the active roster, the outfielder’s absence continues to loom large. He hasn’t played since September 2, then delayed an IL stint for a week before eventually leaving the team to seek treatment from his own physical therapist.
With just a week left in the regular season, Tucker’s return is an open question.