Cubbies Confirm Star Outfielder Suzy on IL Following World Baseball Classic Injury
The Chicago Cubs confirmed that star outfielder Seiya Suzuki is out for Opening Day due to an injured right knee sustained during the recent WBC. Manager Craig Counsell stated earlier this week after a minor ligament strain in his left ankle, but it was later clarified as affecting both legs and requiring him to be placed on the injury list before he can return next season's opener
Key Points
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1Chicago Cubs star outfielder Seiya Suzuki will miss Opening Day due to a strained right knee sustained during last week's World Baseball Classic.
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2Cubs manager Craig Counsell has officially announced that the team is placing or planning to place Suzuki on the Injured List for his 2026 MLB season start.
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3The injury was identified as involving PCL and ligaments, occurring in a minor strain during WBC quarterfinals played just prior.
Developments
Manager Craig Counsell has placed Seiya Suzuki on the injured list for a minor PCL strain. This injury will keep him out during his final season under an $85 million contract and is expected to impact Michael Conforto's inclusion in Opening Day rosters due to lineup changes caused by Suzukiâ€TMs absence, though he was removed from Team Japan earlier this year for a similar knee issue.
Chicago manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Seiya Suzuki will start the 2025 MLB season on an injured list due to a strained posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) sustained during last week's World Baseball Classic. Although Suzuuki is expected to miss little time, he cannot play in Opening Day and has been restricted from running or facing live pitching while undergoing rehabilitation with the team at spring training camp.
Chicago manager Craig Counsell confirmed that star outfielder Seiya Suzuki is opening his 2026 career with a major league roster spot due to the Injured List following an ankle sprain sustained during last year's World Baseball Classic. Consequently, pitcher Ben Brown will make Opening Day while Javier Assad moves down in depth and Kevin Alcantara replaces Suzuki on offense; however, this news was reported as being three days before actual opening day games were scheduled for that season (2016).