Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee. Counsell said Wednesday that Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will need a lengthy recovery period. Austin, 34, signed a one-year deal with Chicago after spending six seasons with Yokohama in Japan's Pacific League.