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Craig Counsell Provides Update on Seiya Suzuki's Injury Status
Seiya Suzuki will miss the start of the season with a mild posterior cruciate ligament strain in his right knee sustained during the World Baseball Classic, Cubs add Michael Conforto.
- Manager Craig Counsell announced Monday that Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list after sustaining a sprained right knee during the World Baseball Classic on March 14.
- Suzuki sustained the minor PCL strain while attempting to steal second base during Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami, walking gingerly to the dugout after a headfirst slide.
- Entering the final season of an $85 million, five-year contract, the 31-year-old has hit.269 with 87 home runs and 296 RBIs across 532 games for the Cubs.
- To bolster the roster, Chicago added veteran Michael Conforto to the 40-man squad, while manager Counsell confirmed Ben Brown and utilityman Matt Shaw made the Opening Day roster.
- Opening Day arrives in just under three days, with Chicago and 28 other MLB teams finalizing preparations; aside from Suzuki's injury, no other major roster concerns have emerged.
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Independent EspañolMESA, Arizona (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the injured list while recovering from a sprained right knee suffered while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic…
Craig Counsell provides update on Seiya Suzuki's injury status
MESA, Ariz. (WGN) — It's become clear that Chicago Cubs' slugging outfielder Seiya Suzuki won't be suited up and on the field come Opening Day on Thursday, but manager Craig Counsell did cast some light on when he might make his debut. "I think the first day we would consider doing something is in the [...]
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki to open season on the injured list
MESA, Ariz. — Cubs manager Craig Counsell made it official Monday and said right fielder Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the injured list.It might not be a long stint — the move could be backdated to Sunday, allowing Suzuki to join the Cubs as early as April 1, when they close out their first homestand against the Angels. But the following series next weekend in Cleveland could be the earliest he returns, Counsell suggested.“We’ve got to h…
Cubs Get Major Update on Seiya Suzuki’s Opening Day Status
The Chicago Cubs, like all other 29 MLB teams, are preparing for Opening Day, which is just under three days away. However, for the Cubs, they will begin the season with a key player sidelined. Manager Craig Counsell announced on Monday that Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the Injured List due to a minor PCL strain. The Cubs had likely anticipated this outcome when the official injury diagnosis was revealed. The World Baseball Classic clai…
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