CHICAGO CUBS

Will Seiya Suzuki be ready for regular season? Cubs outfielder pulls out of World Baseball Classic with oblique injury

March 1, 2023
Posted by Kevin Skiver
MLB, CHICAGO CUBS

Seiya Suzuki was going to be one of five MLB players representing Japan in the World Baseball Classic, but on Monday he was a late scratch from the roster. Suzuki suffered an oblique injury that will keep him out for spring training and the World Baseball Classic.

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki off to historically hot start to MLB career after coming from Japan

April 13, 2022
Posted by Kevin Skiver
MLB, CHICAGO CUBS

Generally when a player transfers to MLB from Japan’s NPB, growing pains are expected. When the Chicago Cubs landed Hiroshima Carp star Seiya Suzuki this offseason, his game was recognized as one that could translate – but it’s hard to imagine anyone thought it would translate as quickly as it has.