{"id":165795,"date":"2026-03-18T01:47:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=165795"},"modified":"2026-03-18T01:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:47:55","slug":"cubs-seiya-suzuki-gives-day-by-day-update-on-pcl-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=165795","title":{"rendered":"Cubs\u2019 Seiya Suzuki gives \u2018day-by-day\u2019 update on PCL injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Seiya Suzuki limped off the field after attempting to steal second base in last Saturday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinals matchup versus Venezuela. He then watched his country suffer an upset loss hours later. Needless to say, it was a rough weekend for the Japanese outfielder and designated hitter. He got some better news on Tuesday, however. The knee injury he suffered is a minor PCL strain. Chicago Cubs fans should brace themselves for a potential absence, but it could have been much worse.<\/p>\n

The organization is not ready to shut down Suzuki. He will continue to participate in a limited capacity and monitor his discomfort. Though, even if the 31-year-old avoids the injured list, his status for an Opening Day face-off with the Washington Nationals on March 26 is obviously in doubt. Suzuki is not looking ahead just yet, however. He is taking things one step at a time.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt seems like every day it’s getting better,\u201d he said through his translator, per Marquee Sports Network. \u201cIt’s gonna be day-by-day, seeing where the pain level is at and then once it dissipates, start getting my body ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

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"It seems like every day it's getting better … it's gonna be day-by-day, seeing where the pain level is at and then once it dissipates, getting my body ready."<\/p>\n

Seiya Suzuki speaks on his PCL strain. pic.twitter.com\/og5naCQGCF<\/a><\/p>\n

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n