Overview
- Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Suzuki will not be ready for Thursday’s opener against the Nationals at Wrigley Field.
- Suzuki was hurt on March 14 during a headfirst slide with Japan in the World Baseball Classic, with reports specifying a minor sprain of the right posterior cruciate ligament.
- The Cubs will determine after Opening Day whether to place him on the injured list, keeping near-term options open.
- He has been limited to throwing and hitting in camp, has not started running, and earlier in the week was seen with a soft brace on the knee.
- Non-roster outfielder Michael Conforto is expected to be added to the 40-man roster to begin the season in Chicago, according to reports.