Chicago Cubs, Opening Day
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Chicago Cubs power-hitting outfielder Seiya Suzuki will not be available for Opening Day, manager Craig Counsell told the assembled media before Saturday's Cactus League game vs. Seattle in Peoria, Ariz.
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 expect Moisés Ballesteros to arrive at camp as they audition Matt Shaw for right field and players argue against a salary cap.
The Chicago Cubs are continuing to monitor Seiya Suzuki, who underwent an MRI on his right knee that showed a sprained posterior cruciate ligament, an injury that
Donation Options Search Search Search Matthew Boyd of Team USA pitches in the sixth inning against Team Mexico during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 9, 2026, in Houston,
Veteran southpaw Matthew Boyd will toe the rubber for the Cubs' 2026 opener. He brings a dominant home record and career-best performance to kick off the season.