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Jonathon Long

CHC 1st Baseman

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Jonathon Long (elbow) has progressed to swinging a bat.

Counsell added that Long is feeling better after being diagnosed with a left elbow sprain following a collision at first base last weekend. The 24-year-old slugging prospect mashed 20 homers in 607 plate appearances for Triple-A Iowa last season. The expectation is that he’ll still be medically cleared to join Team Chinese Taipei for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Source: Meghan Montemurro

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Jonathon Long

CHC 3rd Baseman

Jonathon Long left Saturday’s Cactus League game against the Rangers with a left elbow sprain.

It initially appeared that Long’s injury was related to his wrist, but the Cubs have clarified the situation. The infielder is one of the better bats at the upper level in Chicago’s system, and assuming good health, he has a strong chance of making his debut in 2026.

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Source: Maddie Lee

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