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The 2026 World Baseball Classic has been the most popular incarnation of the event in its 20-year history. Not only are Major League Baseball stars representing countries from around the globe, the event has attracted more stars than ever.
The downside to allowing MLB stars to participate is inherent. The risk of injury is perhaps no greater than a spring training game, but it’s no less unfortunate when a player is injured in the WBC.
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So it was for Seiya Suzuki, who left Japan’s quarterfinal loss to Venezuela with a knee injury on March 15. On March 17, Bruce Levine reported that Suzuki suffered a strained PCL and it’s uncertain whether he will be able to avoid the injured list to begin the regular season.
Suzuki, 31, collected downballot National League MVP votes in 2025, his fourth season with the Cubs. He’s a career .269/.346/.472 hitter in MLB and an important cog in a Cubs outfield that lost Kyle Tucker to free agency.
Suzuki slashed .333/.600/.1000 in four WBC games with Japan. He walked in his only plate appearance against Venezuela, and suffered the injury attempting a stolen base.
Without Suzuki, Japan’s lineup took a major hit. They did not score after the third inning.
The Cubs scheduled an MRI for Suzuki after he returned to their spring training camp in Mesa, Arizona.
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The downside to allowing MLB stars to participate is inherent. The risk of injury is perhaps no greater than a spring training game, but it’s no less unfortunate when a player is injured in the WBC.
MORE: Japan makes big change immediately after shocking WBC loss
So it was for Seiya Suzuki, who left Japan’s quarterfinal loss to Venezuela with a knee injury on March 15. On March 17, Bruce Levine reported that Suzuki suffered a strained PCL and it’s uncertain whether he will be able to avoid the injured list to begin the regular season.
Suzuki, 31, collected downballot National League MVP votes in 2025, his fourth season with the Cubs. He’s a career .269/.346/.472 hitter in MLB and an important cog in a Cubs outfield that lost Kyle Tucker to free agency.
Suzuki slashed .333/.600/.1000 in four WBC games with Japan. He walked in his only plate appearance against Venezuela, and suffered the injury attempting a stolen base.
Without Suzuki, Japan’s lineup took a major hit. They did not score after the third inning.
The Cubs scheduled an MRI for Suzuki after he returned to their spring training camp in Mesa, Arizona.
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MARCH MADNESS: 6 March Madness Cinderellas, bracket-busters poised to destroy the field
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: Latest Mason Miller update could force Team USA to choose new WBC closer
BRACKETOLOGY: Kalshi reveals $1 billion prize for March Madness perfect bracket
NFL: Tom Brady’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic taps popular FOX broadcast duo
NBA: Board of Governors holding vote to explore adding two expansion teams
ENTERTAINMENT: Look inside the Oscars $350,000 gift bags for 2026 Academy Awards
The post Cubs star might miss Opening Day after suffering injury in WBC appeared first on The Big Lead.
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