Bulls News: Craig Counsell on injury updates on Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Monday, April 14 2025

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell met with the media ahead of Monday night's game against the San Diego Padres and shares updates on designated hitter Seiya Suzuki and catcher Carson Kelly's injury status, Michael Busch's recent hot stretch at the plate and more.

Check out the pregame video below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00) Craig Counsell reports that both Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly are improving; while Friday is the "worst-case" return scenario, he expects them to be available during the current series.

(00:50) Counsell praises Michael Busch for his recent offensive surge, noting his ability to go on short, impactful stretches where he consistently drives the baseball.

(01:23) He discusses the challenge of inconsistent pitch opportunities in games, which can influence a player's ability to deliver strong offensive results.

(01:45) Counsell highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong's development, emphasizing improved swing discipline and zone contact, suggesting he’s a different, more mature hitter than last year.

(02:33) On Ryan Pressly’s recent outing, Counsell says it was one of his best, focusing on the importance of getting the first out and then executing quality pitches—especially against Shohei Ohtani.

(03:00) He also notes a strong defensive play that contributed to Pressly’s clean and effective inning, describing the performance as “crisp.”