Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki to 10-day IL with right oblique strain: What it means for Chicago

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Losing Suzuki for an extended period would be a big hit to an offense that had largely been carrying the team in the early going.

The offense suffered a significant blow Monday when the team announced that right fielder would be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique injury. Suzuki missed the start of last season after he was scratched before the team’s first spring training game with a left oblique strain. With that particular injury, Suzuki returned to action after six weeks.

, and all struggled during the three-game set in Seattle and each will need to step up in Suzuki’s absence. continuing his torrid stretch of offensive performance to start the season would help as well. Outfielder was called up to fill Suzuki’s spot on the roster. The right-handed prospect was acquired from the along with pitcher for at the 2021 trade deadline. Canario made his debut late last season and looked strong in just 17 plate appearances .

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