Cubs To Activate Seiya Suzuki, Designate Dylan Carlson For Assignment
Key Points:
- Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been activated from the injured list after missing two weeks due to a knee sprain sustained during the World Baseball Classic, with Dylan Carlson designated for assignment to make roster space.
- Suzuki required only five rehab games at Double-A, hitting .429 with two doubles, and will not play every day initially but is expected to be a regular once fully acclimated.
- Phil Maton has been placed on the injured list with a knee injury after struggling in recent appearances, and Ethan Roberts is expected to be recalled to replace him in the bullpen.
- Matt Shaw, who has been covering right field in Suzuki’s absence, will likely move to a utility role now that Suzuki is back, having performed well defensively and offensively.
- Carlson, signed on a minor league deal in January and appearing in just three games with the Cubs, has been designated for assignment following Suzuki’s return.