The Chicago Cubs put Seiya Suzuki, their right fielder, on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain on Monday.
Suzuki, who is 29 years old and in his second season with the Cubs after joining from Japan, had a similar injury last year on his left side and was out for six weeks. He got this one on Sunday while running to first base.
“It’s not as serious as last year’s injury,” he said. “I’m just trying to make sure I don’t get the same injury again.”
Suzuki was the designated hitter in Seattle on Sunday and grounded out in the eighth inning, which was his last at-bat. He said he felt discomfort while running.
“We did imaging this morning and we’re waiting for the official doctor’s report,” said manager Craig Counsell before Monday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Suzuki has a batting average of .305 with three home runs and 13 RBIs in 15 games.
The Cubs brought up outfielder Alexander Canario from Triple-A Iowa. Canario, who is 23 years old and debuted last September, was batting .269 with two home runs and seven RBIs at Iowa. He was acquired from San Francisco in a 2021 trade that sent Kris Bryant to the Giants.
