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How will Seiya Suzuki’s imminent return affect the Cubs’ roster?

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Right fielder Seiya Suzuki, who has been sidelined since spring training with a strained left oblique, might return as soon as this week.

After amassing a 14-hit attack Saturday with contributions throughout the lineup, it isn’t too early to envision how productive the Cubs’ batting order could be once Seiya Suzuki returns - perhaps as soon as this week.

“And another big bat in this lineup is going to be beneficial, for sure,” Patrick Wisdom said after the Cubs pulled away to a 10-3 victory over the Rangers. “Great teammate, too. He’s going to fit right in.