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Story summary
- The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the injured list before their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Suzuki, who injured his knee during the World Baseball Classic, aims to boost the Cubs' offense after hitting 32 home runs and 103 RBIs last season.
- To make room for Suzuki, the Cubs designated Dylan Carlson for assignment and placed right-hander Phil Maton on the injured list due to knee tendinitis.
- Maton has struggled this season with a 13.50 ERA.
- The Cubs seek to build on their recent series win against the Tampa Bay Rays.