Seiya Suzuki

Suzuki (oblique) was cleared to play the outfield in a minor-league spring training game Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The Chicago Cubs are working to put together their roster for the 2023 season, but one of the big questions is how soon theyll be able to get outfielder Seiya Suzuki back in the fold.

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki had to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic and his Japan teammates held up his jersey after winning the championship.

Suzuki (oblique) will add front-flips in his hitting program Sunday and has been taking non-contact swings in the past few days, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.