US EditionSeiya Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injuring his right knee in World Baseball Classic
- On Saturday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Seiya Suzuki will miss next Thursday's opener at Wrigley Field after suffering a PCL sprain in his right knee.
- During Japan's WBC quarterfinal vs. Venezuela on March 14, 2026 in Miami, Seiya Suzuki injured his knee sliding headfirst into second base and was replaced after that half-inning.
- At the Cubs' spring facility on Monday, medical checks showed Suzuki underwent imaging, returned with a soft knee brace, and has done light throwing and hitting drills.
- The Cubs must decide by Wednesday whether to place Suzuki on the injured list, with a backdate making him eligible April 1, and have added Michael Conforto to the opening-day roster to cover.
- Entering his final season, Suzuki's.269 batting average, 87 home runs, and 296 RBIs in 532 games highlight the impact of his early absence for the Cubs.
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Seiya Suzuki won't be ready for Cubs' Opening Day; Michael Conforto makes team
PEORIA, Ariz. — Seiya Suzuki will not be ready for Opening Day on Thursday, said Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who also said that outfielder Michael Conforto will break camp with the team when spring training comes to a close Tuesday.Suzuki, who sprained his right knee on a headfirst slide playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic on March 14, is hitting and doing other light activities, including throwing but has a ways to go before being …
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WTVBCubs OF Seiya Suzuki (knee) will not be ready for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs power-hitting outfielder Seiya Suzuki will not be available for Opening Day, manager Craig Counsell told the assembled media before Saturday's Cactus League game vs. Seattle in Peoria, Ariz.
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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.
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