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Seiya Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injuring his right knee in World Baseball Classic

Manager Craig Counsell says Seiya Suzuki will miss the Chicago Cubs’ season opener after suffering a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Suzuki (knee) will not be ready for Opening Day MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs are optimistic that they will not be without Seiya Suzuki for too long, but his comeback from a right knee injury wi...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Won't be ready for Opening Day Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Suzuki (knee) will not be ready in time for Opening Day, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Counsell added that the team still hasn't decided whether to place Suzuki on the injured list, but the Cubs may play it safe and give the slugging outfielder all the time he needs to ensure he's fully healthy when he makes his season debut. Either way, Suzuki sitting down means that Michael Conforto will likely open the season as Chicago's starting right fielder, as the latter is expected to be included on the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes light activity Suzuki (knee) has resumed light throwing and hitting as the Cubs determine if an IL stint will be necessary to start the regular season, MLB.com reports.

Impact Suzuki sustained a sprained PCL in his right knee during Team Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela on March 14. The organization will likely decide sometime over the weekend if the outfielder will be ready in time for Opening Day. Even if Suzuki does need to spend some time on the injured list early in the season, manager Craig Counsell said he thinks it will be a fairly short-term issue, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs suggested to change Matt Shaw's trajectory amid Seiya Suzuki injury | Sporting News Could this be positive for Shaw's development?

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Suzuki gets encouraging update as Opening Day remains in play MESA, Ariz. – The Cubs have not ruled out having Seiya Suzuki ready for Opening Day. On Tuesday afternoon, manager Craig Counsell announced...

MARCH 17 • MLB.COM

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki has a minor knee ligament strain and be will evaluated further, manager says

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says Seiya Suzuki has a minor ligament strain in his right knee and will be evaluated this week before the club decides whether the Japanese out...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Managing PCL strain Suzuki was diagnosed with a strained PCL in his right knee, which manager Craig Counsell described as "good news," with the Cubs waiting to make a decision on the outfielder's Open...

Impact The 31-year-old suffered the injury Saturday during the World Baseball Classic while attempting to steal second base. According to Bruce, Counsell said that Suzuki will do some light baseball activities while the swelling in his knee subsides, so it's encouraging that he's not being fully shut down. Still, his availability for the start of the season is now seriously in question.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Proposed Cubs trade sees Chicago land former top prospect as emergency replacement due to Seiya Suzuki injury | Sporting News This trade is a must for Chicago.

MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic

Seiya Suzuki has returned to Chicago Cubs spring training in Arizona after hurting his right knee while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Undergoing MRI on injured knee Suzuki will undergo an MRI on his injured right knee Monday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Suzuki rejoined the Cubs on Monday after playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. According to Levine, Suzuki was walking with a noticeable limp. The 31-year-old was injured Saturday against Team Venezuela when Suzuki attempted to steal second base. He was diagnosed with right knee discomfort, but the Cubs should know more following the MRI. If Suzuki is forced to miss time, it could open up at-bats for Matt Shaw and Michael Conforto in the outfield.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

It's a Wait-and-See Situation on Seiya Suzuki Seiya Suzuki banged up his knee this weekend in the WBC, and we don't yet know exactly what the damage is.

MARCH 16 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Cubs await exams to determine Suzuki's status after Classic injury MESA, Ariz. -- Seiya Suzuki was on his way back to rejoin the Cubs on Sunday, following Team Japan’s exit from the World Baseball Classic on...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | OF Seiya Suzuki returning to Cubs with knee injury Deadspin | OF Seiya Suzuki returning to Cubs with knee injury

MARCH 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dealing with right knee discomfort Suzuki was removed from Saturday night's World Baseball Classic game versus Venezuela with right knee discomfort and will continue to be evaluated, Jordan McPherson of the Miami He...

Impact Suzuki attempted to steal second base in the bottom of the first inning and went headfirst into second base but came up limping afterward. He was shaking his right leg as he walked off the field with the trainer. Shota Morishita replaced Suzuki in center field. The Cubs will surely want to get Suzuki back to Arizona and get a complete diagnosis on their right fielder.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki injury updates: Latest news on Team Japan OF after limping off field in WBC game vs. Venezuela | Sporting News Japanese star Seiya Suzuki limped off the field during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela. Here's what to know abo...

MARCH 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seiya exits quarterfinals vs. Venezuela limping after SB attempt The Cubs' Seiya Suzuki exited the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela in the first inning, walking off the field l...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Removed from WBC game with injury Suzuki exited Saturday night's World Baseball Classic quarterfinals game against Venezuela in the bottom of the first inning with an undisclosed injury, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com...

Impact Suzuki was thrown out trying to steal second base and was injured on an awkward slide into second base. He limped off the field with assistance from the training staff and was unable to take the field in the top of the second inning. Shota Morishita replaced Suzuki in center field. Suzuki's injury will be something to monitor in the coming days.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani Help Japan Squeak by South Korea In WBC Pool C Game

Japan hit four home runs, including two by Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki, as Shohei Ohtani & Co. beat South Korea in Pool C action.

MARCH 7 • FOX SPORTS

Seiya Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani Help Japan Squeak by South Korea In WBC Pool C Game

MLB analyst believes Cubs' Seiya Suzuki is one to pay attention to this season | Sporting News Don't be surprised if Suzuki lights it up in 2026.

MARCH 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Touching Base: MLB Teams Making Sure World Baseball Classic Stars Stay Healthy

MLB managers will be keeping a close eye on their players at the WBC, especially the pitchers.

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

Touching Base: MLB Teams Making Sure World Baseball Classic Stars Stay Healthy

In tune-up for Classic, Seiya comes through with a moonshot Seiya Suzuki could only watch from afar as Japan won the 2023 World Baseball Classic, as he had to withdraw from the tournament due to an ob...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Seiya opens spring with bang; Bregman makes Cubs debut MESA, Ariz. -- Seiya Suzuki was the hottest hitter in the Cubs’ lineup during the final week of the regular season last year. The slugger th...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

'So happy that he believes in me:' Alcántara has Counsell's faith ahead of 2026 MESA, Ariz. -- Kevin Alcántara understands that there is not a starting role for him in the current outfield for the Cubs. Chicago has four-...

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

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