MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

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.

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