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NEW YORK – Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki took batting practice on the field Wednesday for the first time in his rehab progression.
“I feel like I’m like 80% ready to get back on the field,” Suzuki said through interpreter Toy Matsushita.
He’s been on the injured list with a strained left oblique for a little over two weeks. The next step will be for him to get minor-league at-bats on a rehab assignment.
“Hopefully that’s in the fairly near future,” president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said, “but just not imminent.