MLB: Texas Rangers at Chicago Cubs MLB: Texas Rangers at Chicago Cubs Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) celebrates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Chicago Cubs Outfielder Exits Dodgers Game With Painful Injury

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Apr 12, 2025 11:32 PM ET

The injury bug is starting to hit the Chicago Cubs.

Starting pitcher Justin Steele is seeking a second opinion while dealing with an elbow injury. The Cubs are not sure if Steele will need Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent in 2017.

On Saturday night, the Cubs lost an outfielder in their contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs player suffers injury

Per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, designated hitter Seiya Suzuki exited Saturday night’s game due to wrist pain. Catcher Miguel Amaya served as a pinch hitter for Suzuki.

“Seiya Suzuki exited with right wrist pain, according to the Cubs,” Lee posted on X. “Miguel Amaya pinch hit for him in the fifth inning, after he’d had two at-bats.”

Seiya Suzuki exited with right wrist pain, according to the Cubs.

Miguel Amaya pinch hit for him in the fifth inning, after he'd had two at-bats.

— Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) April 13, 2025

Suzuki went 0-for-2 at-bat on Saturday night. Amaya went 2-for-3 at bat through the eighth inning.

Suzuki is batting .302/.400/.556 this season with four home runs and 15 RBIs. The right fielder has taken 11 walks.

Amaya is batting .242/.235./.364 this season with eight RBIs.

The Cubs built an impressive lead through the eighth inning, taking an 11-0 lead on the Dodgers. Chicago entered Saturday night’s contest on a two-game losing streak, including losing the series opener 3-0 to Los Angeles.

The Cubs will complete their series against the Dodgers on Sunday. It’s unclear whether Suzuki will be available for the game.

MLB: Chicago Cubs at Athletics MLB: Chicago Cubs at Athletics Apr 2, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run during the second inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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