Conforto Lands on Cubs Opening Day Roster as Suzuki Waits
Michael Conforto will be on the Cubs’ Opening Day roster as Seiya Suzuki isn’t ready and Tyler Austin is sidelined with knee surgery. Signed to a minor-league deal with a big-league Spring Training invite, Conforto could back up in the outfield corners and may share right-field duties with Dylan Carlson, particularly against right-handed pitchers, a role aided by his 121 career wRC+ vs. RHP.