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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.
Venezuela overcame a 2-0, fourth-inning deficit after rebounding from a three-run hole to beat defending champion Japan in a quarterfinal.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Ramírez had a sore left shoulder after jamming it while sliding into third for a stolen base.
On a night when All-Stars and future Hall of Famers thrilled fans and each other until the final out, Aaron Judge proclaimed the World Baseball Classic had grown into the sport’s biggest event.
Paul Skenes dominated the Dominican Republic’s lineup of All-Stars for 4 1/3 innings in the America’s 2-1 semifinal victory.
Jose Ramirez, 33, signed a seven-year, $175 million contract this offseason – the largest in franchise history.
MLB and the union also are preparing for the start of bargaining in April or May for a labor contract to replace the current five-year agreement that expires Dec. 1. A management lockout is expected to start Dec. 2.
Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 and move one win from capturing its second World Baseball Classic championship.
Montero had three postseason appearances last year and got a save in the AL Division Series opener, an 11-inning win over Cleveland.
