Cubs predicted to trade for 17 HR slugger as emergency replacement for Seiya Suzuki

The Chicago Cubs are currently down a man with Seiya Suzuki down with an injury he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. Now, they need to replace the firepower he brought in the lineup. While he isn’t an outfielder,

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Delivers Unfortunate Seiya Suzuki Update

Chicago Cubs' star outfielder Seiya Suzuki will reportedly miss Opening Day and potentially more.

Seiya Suzuki won't be ready for Cubs' Opening Day; Michael Conforto makes team

Suzuki, who sprained his right knee on a headfirst slide in the World Baseball Classic, is hitting and doing other light activities but has a ways to go before being declared ready.
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Cubs Share Discouraging Update On Key Slugger For Opening Day Lineup

The Cubs had a disheartening update on one of their star sluggers for Opening Day after his injury at the 2026 WBC.

Chicago Cubs notes: Seiya Suzuki’s injury update — and Carson Kelly plays 1B for 1st time since high school

The Chicago Cubs are awaiting clarity on Seiya Suzuki’s injury. Suzuki exited Saturday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between Japan and Venezuela because of right knee discomfort. He awkwardly slid headfirst into second base on a steal attempt in the first inning and gingerly walked off the field after replay review overturned the safe call to end the frame.

Cubs' roster still has 'balls in the air,' Jed Hoyer says

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs baseball president Jed Hoyer watches batting practice at spring training Saturday in Mesa, Ariz. John Antonoff/Sun-Times Share MESA, Ariz. — Not so fast. The Cubs may wait until they break spring training Tuesday to finalize their Opening Day roster.