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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Suzuki's right ankle is "much improved" and he's optimistic Suzuki will be back in the lineup Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Suzuki is missing a second straight start Friday after departing Tuesday's game versus the Phillies with a sprained ankle. However, he hit in a batting cage pregame and will be available off the bench before likely returning to the lineup Saturday.
