OF Seiya Suzuki returns as Cubs lose reliever Phil Maton to IL
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The Chicago Cubs reinstated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the injured list before Friday afternoon's series opener against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
Suzuki, 31, has been sidelined by a sprained knee ligament sustained while playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
The Cubs designated outfielder Dylan Carlson for assignment to make room on the