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CHICAGO -- When the Cubs uncorked the champagne and celebrated their first postseason berth in five years last week, Kyle Tucker was absent from the party in Pittsburgh. The star outfielder was en route to Florida as part of his effort to get to the bottom of a calf injury that has sidelined him for three weeks.

The Cubs hope to have a few more celebrations in October involving Tucker, but the timing of his return remains cloudy. His situation will loom large over the final homestand, as the North Siders get closer to knowing their first-round opponent and site. Tucker is set to rejoin the team on Tuesday at Wrigley Field

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