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Jonathon Long Takes Swings on Tuesday, Progressing Through Injury
Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long (elbow) took some swings on Tuesday, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. Long suffered this injury during a spring training contest over the week but appears to be progressing rather well. Cubs manager Craig Counsell also noted that is "soreness is dissipating." Montemurro also noted that while Long was expected to depart on Tuesday for the World Baseball Classic, he will instead depart the team on Friday to ensure he is fully healed. Last season, the former ninth-round pick spent the entire campaign with Triple-A Iowa and held a strong .304/.404/.479 slash line with 23 doubles, 20 home runs, and a 116:79 K:BB. If he continues this level of play, Long should be in the mix for a promotion within the first half.
Source: Meghan Montemurro
Source: Meghan Montemurro
