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Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters that the team was
waiting for the MRI results, and wouldn't speculate on the
extent or nature of the injury for their designated hitter and
outfielder.
"Let’s get the information, and then we should be able to tell
you that," Counsell said.
Suzuki got hurt in the first inning of Japan's 8-5 loss to
Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal Saturday
night in Miami. He appeared to hurt his right knee when he was
caught stealing while going headfirst into second base. Suzuki
walked gingerly as he returned to the dugout, accompanied by an
athletic trainer, and was replaced in center field after the end
of that half-inning.
Suzuki had a soft brace on his right knee Monday when walking
slowly through the Cubs clubhouse in Arizona, where he was also
examined by a team doctor.
The 31-year-old Suzuki is going into the final season of an $85
million, five-year contract. He has hit .269 with 87 home runs
and 296 RBIs in 532 games for the Cubs.
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