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Cubs players and coaches will officially report for the resumption of spring training Wednesday, but the club has begun conducting COVID-19 testing in Wrigleyville.

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The photos are from the team's player parking lot. Right fielder Jason Heyward is one of several players who were part of Saturday's testing.

The operation wrapped up by mid-afternoon Saturday. 

 

Official team practices are not expected to begin until at least Friday.

 

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