Cubs notebook: Return of Villar, Suzuki will require some roster decisions

Jonathan Villar #24 of the Chicago Cubs fields a ground ball hit by Albert Almora Jr. #3 of the Cincinnati Reds to force an out at second base and end the sixth inning during the game at Great American Ball Park on May 23, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 7-4.Infielder Jonathan Villar is expected to rejoin the Cubs on Tuesday, and outfielder Seiya Suzuki could follow shortly.

But making room for the twosome on the active roster presents a few intriguing scenarios.

Villar’s switch-hitting ability and infield versatility could pinch a current player as well as dent the Cubs’ wallet.

Four-time Gold Glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons was relegated to playing second base until…