US EditionCubs OF Seiya Suzuki Leaves WBC Quarterfinal After Appearing to Hurt Leg on Slide During Japan's Loss to Venezuela
Seiya Suzuki, who hit 32 home runs last season, returns to Cubs camp for knee evaluation after injuring his right knee in the World Baseball Classic semifinal.
- On Sunday, Seiya Suzuki is set to return to the Chicago Cubs but his availability is uncertain after a right knee injury he suffered while trying to steal second base Saturday.
- Saturday's play in Japan's loss to Venezuela ended when Gleyber Torres tagged Seiya Suzuki out attempting to steal second, causing his right knee discomfort.
- Across his Cubs tenure, Suzuki hit a career-best 32 home runs with 103 RBIs and went 3-for-9 with two homers in the WBC, starting five of six games.
- With less than two weeks until Opening Day on March 26, Cubs medical staff will assess Suzuki after his flight, expected through Monday, to determine his injury status.
- Replacing Suzuki's production would not be a small task and would be a brutal blow to the Cubs lineup given his recent form, with Matt Shaw as the most likely internal option, along with Michael Conforto and Kevin Alcantara.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsSeiya Suzuki en route to Cubs camp for examination of injured knee
Cubs manager Craig Counsell's joy from watching his daughter win a state championship basketball game Saturday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was tempered to some degree by news of Suzuki's injury.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
OF Seiya Suzuki returning to Cubs with knee injury
Outfielder Seiya Suzuki is set to return to the Chicago Cubs after Team Japan's run in the World Baseball Classic ended on Saturday, but his availability moving forward is in question with a right knee injury.
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki leaves WBC quarterfinal after appearing to hurt leg on slide during Japan's loss to Venezuela
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, playing for his native Japan, left Saturday night's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela after appearing to hurt his right leg while he was caught stealing in the first inning.
Seiya Suzuki Suffers Right Knee Injury Ahead of Cubs Season
Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs is experiencing right knee discomfort, having limped off the field during a key World Baseball Classic game. His removal was confirmed by reports post-game, and while imaging to evaluate the injury is expected soon, uncertainty looms as Opening Day approaches. Suzuki's strong spring performance and impending free agency heighten the stakes—missing time could hinder both his season and the Cubs' plans. By the Numb…
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