Seiya Suzuki exited Japan’s WBC quarterfinal vs. Venezuela with a right knee injury on a headfirst slide, replacing him with Shota Morishita, who hit a three-run homer.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela on Saturday after injuring his right knee on a headfirst slide into second base in the first inning. He was tagged out, walked gingerly off the field with trainer assistance, and was replaced by Shota Morishita, who hit a three-run homer. The injury occurred during Japan’s 5-2 win, but the exact nature and severity of the knee issue remain undisclosed. Suzuki, 31, is entering the final year of his $85 million contract and had been performing well in the tournament with two home runs and six walks in four starts. The Cubs have not commented, and his availability for future games is uncertain.