Cubs' Tyler Austin undergoes knee surgery, expected to be out for months

MESA, Ariz. — Cubs first baseman Tyler Austin underwent a surgical cleanup on his right knee Tuesday and is expected to be out for months, manager Craig Counsell announced.

“He’d come into camp, and there is some history of knee issues, and it just didn't respond well early,” Counsell said Wednesday morning.

It became clear that a patellar tendon debridement would be necessary. Austin’s surgery was one of three injury updates Counsell provided Wednesday. In addition, left-hander Jordan...