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Cubs Await MRI Results on Seiya Suzuki’s Right Knee After WBC Injury

The 31-year-old is in the final year of his five-year deal, heightening the stakes of the diagnosis.

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Overview

  • Suzuki returned to the Cubs’ spring camp in Mesa on Monday, was examined by a team doctor, and underwent an MRI on his right knee.
  • He was seen walking with a soft brace and a limp, and manager Craig Counsell said the team would not speculate until imaging is reviewed.
  • The Cubs indicated they plan to release the MRI findings on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
  • The injury occurred in the first inning of Japan’s WBC quarterfinal loss to Venezuela when Suzuki was caught stealing on a headfirst slide and was replaced in center field.
  • Suzuki’s immediate availability remains uncertain as he enters the final season of his $85 million contract, with a .269 average, 87 home runs and 296 RBIs in 532 games for Chicago.