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MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs on Tuesday finally shared the injury news for right fielder Seiya Suzuki, who has a posterior cruciate ligament strain in his right knee.
“We got good news,” manager Craig Counsell said.
Suzuki has swelling in his knee but will participate in some workouts, Counsell said. How he responds would determine whether he’ll be ready for Opening Day.
“There’s nothing structural that he can’t play,” Counsell said.
It could have been a significant loss for the Cubs, who are counting on Suzuki as an important middle-of-the-order run producer.