Chicago Cubs' star outfielder Seiya Suzuki will reportedly miss Opening Day and potentially more.

The Cubs had a disheartening update on one of their star sluggers for Opening Day after his injury at the 2026 WBC.

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs baseball president Jed Hoyer watches batting practice at spring training Saturday in Mesa, Ariz. John Antonoff/Sun-Times Share MESA, Ariz. — Not so fast. The Cubs may wait until they break spring training Tuesday to finalize their Opening Day roster.

The Chicago Cubs are awaiting clarity on Seiya Suzuki’s injury. Suzuki exited Saturday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between Japan and Venezuela because of right knee discomfort. He awkwardly slid headfirst into second base on a steal attempt in the first inning and gingerly walked off the field after replay review overturned the safe call to end the frame.

The PCL strain Seiya Suzuki suffered on Sunday could keep him from Opening Day, meaning the Cubs have a spot to fill in right field.

The Chicago Cubs are in a weird spot in their outfield following Seiya Suzuki’s injury, and some thing they need to make a trade. Mark Powell of FanSided proposed a deal between Chicago and the New York Yankees that would send Jasson Dominguez to Chicago,