Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki Leaves WBC Quarterfinal After Appearing to Hurt Leg on Slide During Japan's Loss to Venezuela

Seiya 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.

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. Suzuki was injured in the first inning of Saturday’s WBC-ending defeat to Venezuela when ‌he ​tried to steal second base. ⁠He immediately left ⁠the game with what was called right knee discomfort. Suzuki went 3-for-9 with two home runs, …

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.

Cubs Star Seiya Suzuki Exits Game With Injury at World Baseball Classic

The Chicago Cubs may have caught a break after their star outfielder Seiya Suzuki was injured in the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Cubs: Shohei Ohtani addresses the Seiya Suzuki injury suffered in Japan's WBC loss

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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…