Key facts
- Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki left Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants due to right knee discomfort.
- Suzuki was injured in the bottom of the fourth inning while attempting to make a catch.
- He was replaced by Matt Shaw.
- Suzuki had an RBI single and a walk before exiting.
- He is batting .252 with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs this season.
- Suzuki previously injured his right knee during the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Saturday night's game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the fourth inning due to right knee discomfort. Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball hit by Matt Chapman, subsequently limping and grabbing at his right leg. He was replaced by right fielder Matt Shaw.
Before his departure, Suzuki went 1 for 2 with an RBI single and a walk. He is currently batting .252 with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs. This injury comes after Suzuki started the season on the injured list, having sprained the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on March 14 while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.