Suzuki's Rehab Assignment: Cubs' Lineup Boost

0:00It's April 1st, from Daily Matchups to Big Moments, this is MLB News Today, powered by AI. Chicago Cubs Outfielder, Seiya Suzuki, is set to start a minor league rehab assignment soon. The 31-year-old has been sidelines since Spring, with a sprained right knee from the World Baseball Classic. Manager Craig Council dropped the news on Tuesday, timing it with the team's upcoming road trip. Suzuki hurt his posterior cruciate ligament back on March 14th, getting tagged out stealing second in Japan's quarter-final loss to Venezuela. He's been working his way back all season, and now this step gets him game ready, without rushing into the majors. Fans and the Cubs for an office have been waiting on this, especially with Suzuki's track record. He's batting 2, 69, over 532 games, with 87 homers and 296 ribbies. Last year, he led the team with 32 dingers and a 100-3 ribbies, all in the final year of his $85 million five-year. Deal. The exact spot for his rehab depends on the weather, could be triple A-Iowa or double A-10-A-C.

1:06The Cubs wrap up against the Angels tomorrow, take Thursday off, then head out for six games starting Friday in Cleveland against the Guardians, followed by Tampa Bay. Keep an eye on Suzuki's progress as he ramps up. This could boost the Cubs lineup just when they need it most on the road.