Cubs' Seiya Suzuki will return to spring workouts after injuring knee in WBC

MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs on Tuesday finally shared the injury news for right fielder Seiya Suzuki, who has a posterior cruciate ligament sprain in his right knee.

“We got good news,” manager Craig Counsell said.

Suzuki has swelling in his knee but will participate in some workouts, Counsell said. How he responds would determine whether he’ll be ready for Opening Day.

“There’s nothing structural that he can’t play,” Counsell said.

Suzuki said he was unsure about whether he’ll be ready for Opening Day.