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Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger could return from the injured list as soon as this series against the Padres, manager Craig Counsell revealed Monday.
“If we’re going on the path that we’re going on, he will not do a rehab assignment,” Counsell said. “And, yeah, there’s a chance that he’s back on the homestand.”
Bellinger (fractured right ribs) went through a workout Monday that included hitting and defense. Right fielder Seiya Suzuki (strained right oblique) joined him and also went through a running progression.
While Bellinger has been sidelined for less than two weeks, Suzuki hasn’t played in a game since April 14.