"Seiya Suzuki suffered a mild PCL sprain in his knee while sliding into second base during the World Baseball Classic, leading to a scheduled rehab assignment."
"Suzuki will head out to Knoxville to join the Cubs' Double-A-affiliated Smokies, with the rehab assignment expected to last between 3-7 days."
"The Cubs are sending Suzuki to Double-A instead of Triple-A, as the I-Cubs will be on the road until April 7, allowing for a timely return."
"If Suzuki feels great after the first three games, he may return to the big league team for their series in Tampa Bay or after an off day."
Seiya Suzuki suffered a mild PCL sprain during the World Baseball Classic and is undergoing a rehab assignment with the Smokies. The assignment will last 3-7 days, longer than initially expected. Suzuki will play home games in Knoxville against Birmingham and Rocket City. The Cubs opted for Double-A to ensure Suzuki's return aligns with their schedule, as the I-Cubs are on the road until April 7. Suzuki could return for a series in Tampa Bay or after an off day against the Pirates.
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