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Suzuki Injured as Japan Falls to Venezuela, Cubs Concerned

3/15/2026

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Seiya Suzuki, Chicago Cubs outfielder, left Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela with right knee discomfort after attempting to steal second base.
Shota Morishita replaced him and later hit a three-run homer.
Japan lost 8-5 and were eliminated from the tournament.
Suzuki, 31, had batted .333 with two home runs in the tournament, and his injury raises concerns for the Cubs as Opening Day approaches.

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Story summary

Seiya Suzuki, Chicago Cubs outfielder, left Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela with right knee discomfort after attempting to steal second base.
Shota Morishita replaced him and later hit a three-run homer.
Japan lost 8-5 and were eliminated from the tournament.
Suzuki, 31, had batted .333 with two home runs in the tournament, and his injury raises concerns for the Cubs as Opening Day approaches.