"Seiya Suzuki will indeed start the season in the 10-day Injured List (backdated three days) and Javier Assad will indeed be optioned to Triple-A Iowa."
"Hopefully he will be back after a week, and, in the meantime, expect to see a mix of Michael Conforto, Matt Shaw, and Dylan Carlson/Kevin Alcantara in right field."
"Sometimes it sucks to have minor league options remaining, because Assad is clearly a big league pitcher. There just isn't a spot right now."
"As the Cubs continue to scour the waiver wire and minor league opt-out pool, it's possible the final roster shifts again before Thursday."
Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the 10-day Injured List, while Javier Assad has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Suzuki's absence was anticipated, leading to a mix of players in right field. Assad's optioning was expected due to the presence of other pitchers in the rotation. Despite being a capable big league pitcher, Assad lacks a current spot on the roster. The Cubs may still adjust their final roster before the season starts, especially with Suzuki on the IL.
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