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Cubs' Crow-Armstrong Takes Break Amid Struggles

9/4/2025

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking a two-game break to manage physical and mental challenges.
Manager Craig Counsell highlighted Crow-Armstrong's struggles, with a .163 batting average and 29 strikeouts since August 1.
Willi Castro replaced Crow-Armstrong in the lineup during the loss to the Braves.
An update on Kyle Tucker's calf injury is anticipated before Friday's game against the Nationals.

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Story summary

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking a two-game break to manage physical and mental challenges.
Manager Craig Counsell highlighted Crow-Armstrong's struggles, with a .163 batting average and 29 strikeouts since August 1.
Willi Castro replaced Crow-Armstrong in the lineup during the loss to the Braves.
An update on Kyle Tucker's calf injury is anticipated before Friday's game against the Nationals.