Patrick Wisdom
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Nov 22 2024Wisdom was non-tendered by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was designated for assignment Wednesday and will now be a free agent. He was still a solid source of power in 2024 by posting a .221 ISO across 174 plate appearances, though that came with a .171 average and 33.9 percent strikeout rate.
Nov 20 2024The Cubs designated Wisdom for assignment Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-acquired Eli Morgan. Wisdom, 33, fell off to a lowly .171/.237/.392 batting line this season for the Cubs. Rather than pay him a raise in arbitration, the team is removing him from the roster now. Wisdom slugged 76 homers from 2021-23 and still hits the ball very hard when he makes contact, so he should be able to find work with a club that's willing to deal with his strikeout problems.
Sep 22 2024Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom provided all of his team's offense and snapped MacKenzie Gore's no-hit bid in the loss, which eliminated the Cubs from playoff contention. The 33-year-old has mostly served in a reserve role, but with Chicago eliminated, he may see an uptick in playing time during the final few games of the regular season. Wisdom offers some pop, though he is batting only .186 this year and is mostly off the fantasy radar.
Aug 24 2024Wisdom hit a two-run home run, walked and scored another run in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom entered as a pinch hitter in the eighth, walked and scored a run. Then in the ninth, took infielder Vidal Brujan deep for his first home run since July 28. Wisdom has been an afterthought in the Cubs lineup the whole second half of the season, as he's started just three of their last 20 games. The 32-year-old has struggled with a .203/.272/.447 slash line through 58 appearances.
Aug 22 2024Wisdom is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old has started in just three of the Cubs' 18 games thus far in August and is expected to continue seeing limited usage while Michael Busch and Isaac Paredes are healthy and entrenched as the team's everyday starters in the corner infield. Wisdom has logged three straight seasons of 20-plus home runs, but he's slugged just six long balls so far in 2024 while receiving only 135 plate appearances.
Jul 28 2024Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom entered the ninth inning 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, but he salvaged his day with the solo blast, his sixth home run of the season. The veteran also went deep Saturday, hitting a go-ahead grand slam off the bench. While it's been a nice burst for Wisdom, he's still in a reserve role for the Cubs, which keeps his fantasy value limited.
Jul 27 2024Wisdom hit a grand slam in his only at-bat in Saturday's 9-4 win against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago trailed by one run in the seventh inning before loading the bases with one out. Wisdom was brought in to pinch hit for Pete Crow-Armstrong and promptly belted a grand slam to turn the deficit into a lead. The slugger continues to receive limited opportunities, as he's played in just seven games in July and started only two of those. However, he has been impactful of late, collecting two homers and five RBI over his past five at-bats.
Jul 14 2024Wisdom went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom entered the game as a defensive replacement in the fifth inning and later hit his fourth home run of the year in the ninth. The 32-year-old remains a clear bench player for the Cubs, with the likes of Michael Busch and Christopher Morel ahead of him at the corner infield spots, so Wisdom is unlikely to have a ton of fantasy value the rest of the way unless any regulars get hurt.
Jun 4 2024Wisdom went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom provided a game-tying blast as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning after replacing Michael Busch. Over his previous 15 games, Wisdom had gone just 4-for-31 (.129) with two doubles, three RBI and 11 strikeouts. He's now slashing .230/.304/.475 with three homers, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and three stolen bases over 69 plate appearances this season. Wisdom's slump during May didn't help his cause to see more than a short-side platoon role, primarily at first base with Busch.
May 12 2024Wisdom went 3-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom reached four times during the extra-inning win and belted a solo homer off Aroldis Chapman in the 10th frame. With Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki healthy, starts will likely come at a premium for Wisdom despite slashing .321/.441/.679 across 34 plate appearances this season.
May 8 2024Wisdom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is on the bench for the third straight game and looks to be the odd man out of the Cubs' regular lineup following Cody Bellinger's return from the 10-day injured list. The 32-year-old could still play regularly against left-handed pitching.
May 6 2024Wisdom is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had served as the Cubs' designated hitter in three of the past four games, going 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, two two walks, two RBI, three runs and two stolen bases during that stretch. Christopher Morel will get a day out of the field and will be deployed at DH, but Wisdom could have a hold on a near-everyday role until Seiya Suzuki (oblique) returns from the injured list.
May 5 2024Wisdom will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is starting at DH for the third time in four games, and it looks like the role will be his for the taking for the time being after the Cubs optioned Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Wisdom should have an opportunity to see steady playing time until the Cubs get at least one of Seiya Suzuki (oblique) or Cody Bellinger (ribs) back from the injured list.
May 4 2024Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom, who exceeded 20 homers each of the past three seasons, finally got on the board with his first long ball of 2024. He also added his second steal of the season, and his second steal since the calendar flipped to May. Wisdom has totaled just 20 at-bats since he returned from the injured list April 18, as most of his playing time has come against left-handed pitching, though he's now been the DH in two of the Cubs' last three games versus opposing right-handers.
Apr 19 2024Wisdom will start in right field and bat second in Friday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off the injured list, the right-handed hitting Wisdom will be thrown right into the mix against left-hander A.J. Puk. Most of the 32-year-old's playing time figures to come against southpaws. Wisdom has a career .813 OPS versus lefties.
Apr 18 2024The Cubs activated Wisdom (back) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom went to the injured list just before Opening Day and was able to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on April 6. During the assignment, the 32-year-old appeared in nine games and went 11-for-27 with three home runs across 36 plate appearances. Miles Mastrobuoni was optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.
Apr 6 2024Wisdom (back) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom landed on the injured list just before Opening Day and has now been cleared to test his back in a game setting. The Cubs haven't indicated how long they plan on keeping the 32-year-old in Triple-A, but he remains on track to return sometime around mid-April.
Mar 28 2024The Cubs placed Wisdom (back) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to MLB.com , manager Craig Counsell said Wisdom was able to resume baseball activities before spring training came to a close, so the veteran corner infielder might not be too far away from starting a minor-league rehab assignment. Counsell said he expects Wisdom to return from the IL around mid-April.
Mar 22 2024Wisdom (back) will open the season on the injured list, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear what the official diagnosis was with Wisdom's back injury, but the club hopes his stay on the IL will be a brief one. Once healthy, Wisdom is projected to see starts against left-handed pitching between third base, first base and designated hitter.
Mar 20 2024Wisdom (back) has not shown improvement in the past few days, and the team is awaiting imaging results to determine next steps, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom's back issue was initially believed to be fairly minor, though it's somewhat concerning that he hasn't shown improvement yet. At this point, it's unclear if the 32-year-old will be ready in time for Opening Day. Wisdom would likely only have a bench role for the Cubs if healthy, so his fantasy output may be depressed this year, unless he's able to seize a larger role at some point.
Mar 17 2024Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Wisdom, who hasn't seen game action since Wednesday, is dealing with a back injury, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not believed to be a serious injury, however, with Wisdom expected to rejoin the Cactus League lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old also missed time early in camp due to quadriceps tightness, but he's hit well when available, going 6-for-16 with two homers in six spring games.
Mar 9 2024Wisdom (quadriceps) is in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's spring training game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has been held out since Feb. 27 due to tightness in his right quad, but he felt good after participating in a sim game Tuesday and has been given the green light to return to the Cactus League. Wisdom was just 1-for-8 across three games before getting injured, and he figures to operate as a reserve player for the Cubs heading into the regular season.
Mar 5 2024Wisdom (quad) took at-bats in a simulated game Tuesday and is building back up to being ready for game action, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has only played in three Cactus League games and there's no clear timetable for his return, but this is still promising news. The veteran seems like he should be healthy by the start of the regular season, though he'll likely have to settle for a reserve role with the Cubs adding some corner infield depth in the offseason and Christopher Morel pushing for more playing time as well.
Mar 4 2024Wisdom (quad) isn't feeling well enough to return to Cactus League action as hoped Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had a flare-up with his right quad last week and hasn't progressed as quickly as hoped. He remains day-to-day, but it's unclear when he might be ready for games. Wisdom figures to see most of his starts for the Cubs this season against left-handed pitching.
Mar 2 2024Wisdom (quad) is expected to play in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Royals, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was scratched from Thursday's game against the Rockies due to right quadriceps tightness. It was a precautionary measure, and the infielder is expected to only miss a few days. In 302 plate appearances last season, Wisdom slashed .205/.289/.500 with 23 home runs and 46 RBI.
Feb 29 2024Wisdom was scratched from Chicago's lineup ahead of Thursday's Cactus League game against Colorado due to right quad tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom's absence was described as precautionary, so his injury doesn't seem to be too severe. The Cubs may hold him out of the lineup for the next couple of exhibition games, but Wisdom should be able to return and continue competing for a roster spot. The 32-year-old is currently 1-for-8 with a double across three games in Cactus League play.
Oct 1 2023Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom also struck out twice in the contest, making this game a good representation of what the 32-year-old brings to the plate. He's batting .205 this season and has struck out nearly 37% of the time. Wisdom has struck out at least 34% of the time each of the last three seasons. His inability to make consistent contact limits his fantasy upside moving forward, as he seems ticketed for a part-time role where he provides some pop but little else.
Sep 24 2023Wisdom went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom helped the Cubs overcome a 3-1 deficit during a three-run sixth inning, with his 22nd home run of the season serving as the big blow. It was the 32-year-old's first long ball this month, however, as he's slipped into a bench role in Chicago, though playing time is available in the short term for however long Jeimer Candelario (back) and Nick Madrigal (hamstring) are out.
Aug 28 2023Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Appearing in a game for just the fourth time in the last two weeks, Wisdom managed his 21st home run of the season. His career high is 28, though he seems unlikely to reach that number in his smaller role, which has been the result of Jeimer Candelario joining the team at the trade deadline. Wisdom can still provide some pop, but his fantasy appeal is diminished as a bench player.
Aug 13 2023Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 11-4 loss against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday's game was a microcosm of Wisdom's season, as he paired his 20th home run with three more strikeouts to raise his season total to 99 in 224 at-bats. Wisdom's role has diminished since the trade deadline acquisition of Jeimer Candelario having now started just four games since Aug. 1. Wisdom's empty power production is best served in the part-time role in which the Cubs currently have him placed.
Jul 17 2023Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom batted ninth but still managed to provide some offense for the Cubs. His lineup placement is likely due to his weak .194 batting average. Wisdom has struggled even more since the beginning of June, going just 5-for-41 (.122) with 22 strikeouts across 16 games. He did miss some time with a wrist sprain, so perhaps he's still trying to find his groove, though Wisdom did bat only .207 last season and isn't known for maintaining a high average.
Jul 16 2023Wisdom is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom smacked a home run Saturday, his 15th of the year, but he'll give way to Miles Mastrobuoni on Sunday. Wisdom should still start at the hot corner most days moving forward, especially with Nick Madrigal (hamstring) on the injured list.
Jul 14 2023Wisdom is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Red Sox, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs will go with Miles Mastrobuoni at third base instead. Wisdom had started three of the last four games at the hot corner prior to the All-Star break, but his hold on the third base job seems pretty tenuous.
Jul 4 2023The Cubs activated Wisdom (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers, but he's recovered from the sprained right wrist that sent him to the IL in mid-June and could see semi-regular action at third base with Nick Madrigal (hamstring) needing an IL stint of his own.
Jun 28 2023Wisdom (wrist) was cleared Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had been struggling mightily at the plate before he landed on the injured list June 17 due to a sprained right wrist, so the Cubs might ask him to remain with Iowa through the weekend in an effort to get his timing back. Nick Madrigal continues to draw the majority of playing time at third base for Chicago.
Jun 17 2023The Cubs placed Wisdom on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right wrist, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has been struggling at the plate recently, going just 2-for-24 since the beginning of June. Now, he will be shelved for at least 10 days as he nurses his right wrist. Justin Steele (forearm) was activated off the 15-day injured list Saturday and will replace Wisdom on the active roster.
Jun 14 2023Wisdom is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pirates, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has started just one of the last four games and that was at designated hitter, as it seems he might have lost the third base job to Nick Madrigal. The 31-year-old has just a .552 OPS along with a 43.3 percent strikeout rate since May 1.
Jun 10 2023Wisdom will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom's game always involves plenty of power alongside huge strikeout concerns, but it's the latter which has been more prevalent recently. He hit .250 with 10 homers through the end of April despite a 33.3 percent strikeout rate, but things have gone significantly downhill since then. In 29 games since the start of May, he's homered four times while hitting .149 with a 43.0 percent strikeout rate. Nick Madrigal will take over at third base Saturday.
Jun 7 2023Wisdom is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miles Mastrobuoni will start at third base and bat ninth versus the Halos and right-hander Jaime Barria. Wisdom is slashing just .145/.245/.313 in 95 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
Jun 3 2023Wisdom is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom went 0-for-4 in Friday's game against San Diego, and he is coming off a May where he posted just a .637 OPS in 68 at-bats. He'll get a day off against the Padres on Saturday with Miles Mastrobuoni starting at third base and hitting leadoff.
May 29 2023Wisdom is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom started at third base in both of the final two games of the Cubs' series with the Reds this past weekend, going 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs, five RBI, one walk and an additional run. The big finish to the week ended a 2-for-28 skid over the previous nine games, during which Wisdom struck out a whopping 18 times. Miles Mastrobuoni will get a look at the hot corner Monday, and though Wisdom still appears to be the Cubs' preferred option at the position, his tendency to run hot and cold at the plate likely won't give him much job security.
May 26 2023Wisdom is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has one hit in his last 21 at-bats, striking out 14 times with no walks during that span. This will be the third time in the last five games that he's been on the bench in favor of Miles Mastrobuoni, who will get another start at third base.
May 24 2023Wisdom is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was among the most productive hitters in baseball in April, but he's slashed just .163/.293/.327 across 59 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to May. Miles Mastrobuoni will handle third base and bat second Wednesday versus New York. Christopher Morel is serving as the DH and hitting seventh.
May 21 2023Wisdom is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom will get a day off after he's gone 1-for-11 with a double and eight strikeouts over the last three games. Miles Mastrobuoni will draw the start at the hot corner and bat eighth in the series finale with the Phillies.
May 16 2023Wisdom isn't starting Tuesday against the Astros, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs seem to have fallen into a pattern with Wisdom sitting every third game since May 6. Nick Madrigal will take over in the hot corner and bat leadoff.
May 13 2023Wisdom will sit Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games, with Nick Madrigal replacing him at third base on each of those occasions. Wisdom still owns an excellent .248/.348/.607 season slash line, while Madrigal is slashing just .254/.293/.324, so there's seemingly every chance Wisdom claws back a larger share of the role soon.
May 10 2023Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom popped his second home run of the month and 12th of the season in the third inning. The 31-year-old came into the game mired in a 7-for-40 slump, so when he's not hitting long balls, he can be tough to stomach in fantasy leagues. Wisdom is now batting .237 with a .941 OPS and should continue to be a boom-or-bust option moving forward.
May 9 2023Wisdom is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom still has terrific overall numbers, but he has fallen into a 7-for-40 (.175) slump in the last couple of weeks. Nick Madrigal will play third base Tuesday versus St. Louis. Christopher Morel is at second.
May 8 2023Wisdom entered as a pinch runner in the ninth inning of Sunday's loss to the Cubs in 14 innings. He wound up walking in his only plate appearance and stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom ran for Eric Hosmer in the ninth after the latter drove in a run to tie the game at 2-2. Wisdom was able to steal second but was stranded there. The 33-year-old should find himself back in the lineup Monday against the Cardinals having not started the past two games. After a hot start to the year, Wisdom is now slashing just .154/.298/.308 with two homers, three RBI, five runs and an 8:21 BB:K over his last 13 games. He is still tied for second in baseball with 11 homers, but his recent struggles have led to less playing time.
May 7 2023Wisdom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has a .590 OPS over his past 12 contests and will take a seat for the second straight game. Nick Madrigal went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run during Saturday's game and will start at third base again Sunday.
May 6 2023Wisdom will sit Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has earned a near-everyday role this season, starting 29 of the Cubs' first 33 games. With 11 homers and an .899 OPS, he should continue to feature regularly, though his 36.9 percent strikeout rate remains worryingly high. After striking out seven times across his last two games, he'll sit in favor of Nick Madrigal.
May 2 2023Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom also struck out twice and left five runners on base, but fantasy managers are most interested in the long ball, which was his 11th of the season. That's tied for the MLB lead with Max Muncy and Pete Alonso, and the 31-year-old could be on his way to surpassing his career high of 28 home runs, which he hit back in 2021.
Apr 29 2023Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom broke out of a slump Saturday, driving Trey Mancini in on a 418-foot, two-run homer in the second inning and reaching base safely three times after going 1-for-15 (.067) in his last five appearances. After hitting his 10th long ball, Wisdom trails only Max Muncy (11) for the league lead in home runs while slashing .250/.327/.659 through 24 games.
Apr 27 2023Wisdom is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This appears to be a normal day of rest for Wisdom, who's sitting on a .954 OPS with nine home runs and 18 RBI through 22 games this season. Nick Madrigal will cover third base and bat eighth for the Cubs in Thursday's matinee.
Apr 5 2023Wisdom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has gotten off to a stellar start to the 2023 campaign, going 6-for-16 with two home runs, two doubles, a walk, five RBI and five runs while starting in four of the Cubs' first five games. He'll be on the bench for the second time this season while Nick Madrigal gets a turn at third base for Wednesday's matinee game, but Wisdom should hold down a near-everyday role so long as he's swinging a hot bat.
Apr 4 2023Wisdom (wrist) went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took a pitch to his left wrist Monday, but he didn't miss any time and looked fine at the plate Tuesday. The 31-year-old has so far seen time at third base and in right field, and it looks like he could rotate between the two positions but ultimately see regular playing time. Wisdom popped 53 home runs over the past two seasons, so he can be a fantasy factor while he's in the lineup.
Apr 3 2023Wisdom was hit on his left wrist by a pitch Monday against the Reds but X-rays came back clean, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was hit on the wrist by a pitch from Ian Gibaut but stayed in the game and went 1-for-4 with a run scored. Wisdom said the wrist felt tender when swinging and he's still sore, but noted that he'd be OK. It sounds like he is day-to-day.
Apr 2 2023Wisdom went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom hit his first two home runs of the season after supplying 25 long balls last year and 28 in 2021. He started in right field with Nick Madrigal getting the nod at third base, while Edwin Rios figures to also be in the mix at the hot corner moving forward. It could be a frustrating position for fantasy managers, so Wisdom's ability to play in the outfield is helpful for his overall outlook.
Apr 1 2023Wisdom is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom started at third base and batted eighth on Opening Day, but he'll take a seat for the second game of the year, with Nick Madrigal taking over at the hot corner. Breaking camp, it appeared that Wisdom, Madrigal and Edwin Rios could split time at third base, and that is already the case in the early going. Manager David Ross is likely to play matchups, though one of the three could get hot and seize a larger role.
Mar 26 2023Wisdom is batting .343 with a 1.036 OPS and two home runs across 35 Cactus League at-bats. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has had a strong spring to solidify his spot as the Cubs' regular third baseman. The team added infielders Dansby Swanson and Eric Hosmer in the offseason, which pushed Nick Madrigal out of a starting role, but it appears that Wisdom will stick at the hot corner with Madrigal likely more of a utility player off the bench. Wisdom blasted 53 home runs over the last two seasons, so he should give fantasy managers some power production, though he typically struggles to maintain a high batting average.
Mar 6 2023Wisdom (groin) is starting at first base and batting third Monday versus the Mariners, Al Yellon of SB Nation reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has been nursing a sore left groin recently, but the issue appears to be minor and he is back in the lineup Monday. The 31-year-old will likely see most of his work at the corner infield spots this season and will look to improve upon his disappointing .206/.298/.426 slash line from last year.
Mar 1 2023Cubs manager David Ross said Wednesday that Wisdom is day-to-day with left groin soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. "He feels like if the season was starting he would be playing in a game, but I don't want to push anything right now," Ross said of Wisdom. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ross said that because it's early in the spring season, the team will take a cautious approach with Wisdom. The 31-year-old corner infielder still seems likely to be ready for the start of the regular season, barring a setback.
Feb 28 2023Wisdom (groin) was scratched from the Cubs' Cactus League lineup again Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom got scratched from the lineup Monday due to left groin soreness and he felt some lingering discomfort during a morning workout Tuesday in Cubs camp, but word is that these back-to-back absences are mostly a precautionary measure. He should be able to return to Cactus League action by the end of the week.
Feb 27 2023Wisdom was scratched from Monday's split-squad Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks due to left groin soreness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs are characterizing Wisdom's removal from the lineup as precautionary, so he can be viewed as day-to-day until another update is provided. Jake Slaughter will start at third base in Wisdom's place versus Arizona.
Feb 20 2023Wisdom will likely begin the year as the Cubs' regular third baseman despite the team adding some new players in the infield, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dansby Swanson was added to play shortstop while Eric Hosmer will begin the year at first. That shifts Nico Hoerner to second base and Nick Madrigal to a bench role. Wisdom should have the edge at the hot corner over Madrigal, but the latter could push for more playing time, especially if Wisdom struggles to make consistent contact.
Oct 3 2022Wisdom is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is riding pine for the second game in a row after he recently wrapped up a stretch of eight consecutive starts in which he hit .179 with a 45.2 percent strikeout rate. After a breakthrough 2021 campaign, Wisdom has seen his OPS plummet nearly 100 points in 2022, all the way down to .730. He's not a lock to open the 2023 season in an everyday role.
Sep 29 2022Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and an RBI in Thursday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had two of his team's seven hits, leading the Cubs to a 2-0 victory. The infielder is batting just .212 this season with a strikeout rate of 33.7 percent, though he's provided decent fantasy value with 25 home runs, 27 doubles and 66 RBI across 130 games.
Sep 25 2022Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer, two runs scored, a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in an 8-3 victory Sunday in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom got the scoring started Sunday with a three-run, two-out homer in the fifth. In the seventh, he was hit by a pitch, stole a base and scored. He's now 8-for-12 in stolen base attempts on the season and has been successful in six of his last seven attempts. While he is just 4-for-32 at the plate in September, three of his hits have left the park.
Sep 24 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Widom knocked his 24th home run of the year in the second inning against Bryse Wilson. The 31-year-old has two homers in his last three games after hitting just two in his previous 22 appearances. He improved his season slash line to .211/.304/.434 with 49 extra-base hits and 64 RBI through 125 games.
Sep 21 2022Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took Jesus Luzardo deep for a solo shot in the top of the seventh inning, scoring the first run for the Cubs in the contest. The 31-year-old is now up to 23 long balls on the season and Wednesday's homer was his first since Aug. 19. On the season, Wisdom has produced a .211 average with 23 homers, 60 RBI, 61 runs and seven stolen bases over 432 at-bats in 123 games.
Sep 19 2022Wisdom isn't starting Monday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has gone just 1-for-17 with an RBI and six strikeouts over five games since returning from the injured list last weekend, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. P.J. Higgins is starting at first base and batting fifth. Wisdom's ongoing struggles could result in him moving into a bench role over the final two weeks of the season.
Sep 18 2022Wisdom is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is 1-for-17 since he was activated from the injured list last weekend and will sit Sunday for the second time in Chicago's past three games. Alfonso Rivas will take over at first base and bat sixth.
Sep 16 2022Wisdom isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is getting a day off after he started the last three games and went 1-for-12 with an RBI and five strikeouts. Jared Young will start at first base and bat sixth during his major-league debut.
Sep 11 2022Wisdom isn't starting Sunday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was reinstated from the injured list Saturday but didn't appear in the team's loss to San Francisco. Alfonso Rivas will start at first base and bat seventh Sunday.
Sep 10 2022Wisdom (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took batting practice ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Reds and has been cleared to rejoin the Cubs without a rehab assignment. He isn't starting Saturday against the Giants but will be available off the bench and should serve as the Cubs' primary first baseman now that he's back to full health.
Sep 8 2022Wisdom (finger) will take batting practice on the field ahead of Thursday's game against the Reds, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took swings in the batting cage Wednesday and will face live pitching a day later. The 31-year-old is eligible to return from the injured list as soon as he's deemed fully healthy, but it's not yet clear whether he'll require a brief rehab assignment prior to returning to game action in the majors.
Sep 7 2022Wisdom (finger) took swings in the batting cage Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, but he may need at least a few more days of workouts and potentially a minor-league rehab assignment before the Cubs are comfortable bringing him back. While Wisdom is on the shelf, the Cubs are likely to lean on a platoon of Alfonso Rivas and P.J. Higgins at first base.
Aug 27 2022Wisdom was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ring finger sprain Saturday, retroactive to Aug. 26, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom missed three games with a finger sprain early last week and didn't play Friday against the Brewers. He's apparently dealing with his injury once again and will be unavailable for at least a week and a half. P.J. Higgins and Alfonso Rivas should see plenty of playing time at first base while Wisdom is sidelined.
Aug 26 2022Wisdom will sit Friday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom recently missed three straight games with a finger strain, and while he returned for the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, he's gone just 1-for-10 at the plate in his last three games. P.J. Higgins will get the start at first base.
Aug 23 2022Wisdom (finger) is starting at first base and batting sixth in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was held out of the lineup for Tuesday's matinee, his third straight absence due to a finger strain, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for the nightcap. The 30-year-old has a .193/.288/.386 slash line with three home runs, eight RBI and a 34.8 percent strikeout rate through 17 games in August.
Aug 22 2022Wisdom (finger) isn't starting Monday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is dealing with a finger strain and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but P.J. Higgins will start at first base and bat eighth.
Aug 21 2022Wisdom (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers and is considered day-to-day, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom appeared to jam his left ring finger while sliding into home during Saturday's win, but X-rays returned negative and he's been diagnosed with a strain. P.J. Higgins will take over for Wisdom at first base Sunday and will hit eighth.
Aug 20 2022Wisdom hurt his left ring finger when sliding into home during Saturday's game against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom suffered the injury when Victor Caratini tagged him out, though he never formally exited the game because the Cubs won the game in the same frame. Wisdom will get X-rays and more information will be available Sunday. P.J. Higgins would likely be the beneficiary if Wisdom is forced to miss time.
Aug 18 2022Wisdom is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom will take a seat for the day game after a night game, paving the way for P.J. Higgins to draw a third consecutive start after he went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. Meanwhile, Wisdom went 0-for-4 on Wednesday, dropping his season average to .219. Even if Higgins gains more traction as an everyday player at first base for the Cubs, Wisdom would still likely have potential paths to steady at-bats at third base or designated hitter.
Aug 14 2022Wisdom went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run, Wisdom's 21st of the season, put the Cubs up 2-0 in the top of the second inning, though Cincinnati rallied for four runs in the bottom of the inning. The Chicago third baseman leads the club with the 21 long balls, and his 54 RBI are also the most on the team. Wisdom isn't hitting for average, but he's delivering fantasy value due to his ability to drive the ball out of the park.
Aug 12 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Reds in the Field of Dreams Game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is more known for his power with a team-high 20 home runs following 28 home runs in 2021, but he's also now up to seven stolen bases, which is a new career best. The 30-year-old isn't likely to be an elite contributor in the category the rest of the season, but any steals he provides are an added bonus for fantasy managers who count on him for long balls.
Aug 10 2022Wisdom is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom will get a breather after he went 2-for-8 with three strikeouts over the first two games of the series. P.J, Higgins will take over at first base and bat eighth in the series finale.
Aug 6 2022Wisdom is not in the lineup Saturday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom's three strikeouts in Friday's series opener raised his strikeout rate on the season to 33.4 percent, but he's shown enough power to overcome his contact issues. Thanks to a 15.3 percent barrel rate, he owns a .222/.318/.452 slash line, good for a 114 wRC+. Zach McKinstry starts at third base in his absence.
Aug 5 2022Wisdom went 1-for-5 with two walks, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom did most of his damage in the second game, when he launched his 20th home run of the season and scored twice. The 30-year-old has now reached the 20-homer plateau in consecutive seasons after coming into last year with just four career long balls at the MLB level. He hit 28 home runs in 2021 and has a decent chance to surpass that in 2022 if he stays healthy.
Jul 29 2022Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom opened the scoring with a solo shot in the fifth inning, and he added another run in the ninth after hitting a ground rule double. This was the third baseman's first multi-hit effort since July 5, and he's homered in consecutive games. For the season, he's slashing .226/.321/.460 with 19 long balls, 50 RBI, 51 runs scored, six stolen bases and a career-high 22 doubles in 95 contests.
Jul 28 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs didn't record a hit until the seventh inning, and Wisdom followed that up with a two-run homer off Giants starter Alex Wood. Wisdom's hit safely in six of his last eight games, but he's gone 6-for-27 (.222) in that span with no multi-hit efforts. The third baseman is slashing .222/.317/.446 with 18 homers, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored and six stolen bases in 94 contests this year.
Jul 9 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has six stolen bases this year, and four of them have come in his last 10 games. The 30-year-old isn't much of a speedster -- the most steals he's had in a year was 13 between Triple-A Memphis and the Cardinals in 2018. Still, it's an added bonus for his fantasy managers. Wisdom's added 17 home runs, 45 RBI, 46 runs scored and 17 doubles despite a .231 batting average through 81 contests as a near-everyday presence in the Cubs' lineup this year.
Jul 3 2022Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom's solo home run, his 17th of the season, tied the game at 2-2 in the eighth inning, but Boston scored twice in the top of the 11th to get the win. The 17 long balls are the most on the team, with Willson Contreras second with 13 home runs. Wisdom is only hitting .232 this season, but his power production is giving him fantasy value.
Jul 2 2022Wisdom went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has four steals this season, and half of them have come in the last three games. He scored the opening run in the second inning Saturday and knocked in the Cubs' third and final run in the eighth for an all-around productive showing. The 30-year-old is up to a .233/.319/.470 slash line with 16 home runs, 44 RBI and 42 runs scored through 301 plate appearances. Wisdom has a 34.6 percent strikeout rate this year, though he's partially offset it with a 10.0 percent walk rate that's allowed him to get on base steadily.
Jul 1 2022Wisdom went 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs, six RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 15-7 rout of the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had a good start to the contest, notching an RBI and a stolen base in the first inning. Things got much better for the big third baseman, as he swatted a grand slam in the second frame and a solo homer in the sixth en route to a career-high six RBI. Wisdom entered the contest with just three homers and 11 RBI through 25 games in June, so his big game padded those stats considerably on the final day of the month. He leads Chicago with 16 homers and 43 RBI on the season.
Jun 26 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom didn't go deep, though he still managed to have a decent game. The walk is encouraging, but he also struck out twice, and he's now sitting with a 34.8 percent strikeout rate for the season. That will continue to limit Wisdom's ability to consistently reach base, so he's typically dependent on home runs to fuel his fantasy value. The third baseman does at least lead the team with 14 long balls this year.
Jun 22 2022Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom also struck out twice, displaying his all-or-nothing approach, but fantasy managers won't complain too much. The third baseman now has home runs in his last two games, giving him a team-high 14 for the season. Wisdom's four RBI also pushed him to 36 this year, putting him two ahead of Ian Happ's 34 RBI for the team lead.
Jun 21 2022Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs had just six hits as a team and fell 7-1, but Wisdom still delivered a nice stat line. His .222 batting average leaves plenty to be desired in that category, but the third baseman does now lead the squad with 13 home runs, one ahead of Willson Contreras. Wisdom is also second on the team with 32 RBI, so he's provided his share of fantasy value despite not being a great contact hitter.
Jun 19 2022Wisdom is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom got his first off day in about a month Saturday, but he'll return to the hot corner Sunday. The 30-year-old has been a bit all or nothing this season, as he has 12 home runs but is also batting just .223 with a 35 percent strikeout rate.
Jun 18 2022Wisdom isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom started every game over the last month but will get a breather after he went 4-for-16 with a walk and five strikeouts over the last five games. Jonathan Villar is starting at third base while Andrelton Simmons starts at the keystone.
Jun 4 2022Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was a bright spot in a 14-5 loss, launching a three-run home run in the first inning, then driving home another run on a single in the seventh. The third baseman is up to 12 home runs and 31 RBI through 49 games. He has a decent chance of surpassing his career highs of 28 homers and 61 RBI, both of which he recorded during his breakout 2021 campaign.
May 31 2022Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run isn't much of a surprise, as Wisdom now has 11 this season through 46 games. However, the stolen base was just the second of the year for the third baseman, though they've both come in the past week. Speed isn't likely to become a huge part of Wisdom's game anytime soon, but even modest contributions there help to enhance his overall fantasy profile.
May 24 2022Wisdom went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite not going deep for the first time in five contests, Wisdom still had a good night at the plate and on the bases. His stolen base in the second inning was his first of the season. Wisdom had just four steals in five attempts last year, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much more in that category. They should expect more home runs, however, as Wisdom leads the team with 10 long balls across 39 games so far.
May 23 2022Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's now four straight games with home runs for Wisdom and 10 total long balls on the season across 38 contests. He continues to be an all-or-nothing type player, as he also struck out two more times Monday, giving him 58 so far in 132 at-bats. Fantasy managers may have to simply accept a low batting average with Wisdom, though he now has 38 homers in 144 games with the Cubs dating back to last year, so he's certainly delivered plenty of value as well.
May 22 2022Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom hit a game-tying home run against Arizona reliever Ian Kennedy in the eighth inning. It was his third home run in as many days and fourth over the last seven games, giving him a total of nine long balls for the season. Wisdom may not hit for a great average anytime soon, as he's batting just .219 after hitting .231 last year, but the power looks real. The third baseman popped 28 home runs in just 106 games last season and could be on pace to reach 30 homers for the first time in his career this year.
May 21 2022Wisdom is starting in left field and batting sixth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has primarily played at third base this season, though this will be his third start of the year in left field. The Cubs are likely wanting to capitalize on the matchup against lefty starter Madison Bumgarner, as Wisdom owns an .875 OPS against southpaws this season, versus only a .618 mark against righties.
May 20 2022Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was one of four Cubs to hit a solo home run in the 10-6 defeat. The third baseman is batting just .207 this season, though he's offset that to some degree with seven home runs through 35 games. Wisdom hit a career-high 28 long balls across 106 games last year, and he seems set to make a run at that number in 2022 if he stays healthy.
May 18 2022Wisdom isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom hit just .111 with a home run, a double, two runs and 10 strikeouts over the last five games, and he'll get a breather after drawing eight consecutive starts. Christopher Morel will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
May 16 2022Wisdom will start at third base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After opening the Cubs' weekend series in Arizona with six strikeouts in eight plate appearances in the first two games of the series, he broke out of his funk by going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run in Sunday's 3-2 win. Wisdom still struck out twice during the contest, and his boom-or-bust profile is expected to continue to make him a sinkhole in the batting average category. That being said, Wisdom will stick in the lineup Monday for the seventh game in a row, and he appears to have a good chance at holding down a regular role in the infield over the ice-cold Jonathan Villar once the Cubs get one of Nick Madrigal (back) or Nico Hoerner (ankle) back from the injured list. Dating back to April 26, Villar is hitting .105 with a 38.5 percent strikeout rate.
May 11 2022Wisdom went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom returned from a bruised ankle Monday after sitting out Sunday's game, and he looks just fine after starting the last three contests. The 30-year-old has a .744 OPS this season with 16 RBI and 16 runs scored across 28 games. The Cubs have played 30 games total, so Wisdom has been a lineup fixture, despite the presence of Jonathan Villar in a super-utility role.
May 9 2022Wisdom (ankle) will Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune Monday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom left Saturday's game against the Dodgers with a bruised ankle and didn't appear in Sunday's series finale, but he's ready to go Monday following a brief absence. He's hit similarly to how he did last year so far this season, as his lopsided .226/.283/.488 slash line is good for a 118 wRC+ despite his 38.0 percent strikeout rate.
May 8 2022Wisdom (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was pulled from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with a bruised left ankle, and he won't be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 30-year-old had X-rays come back negative, so he appeared to have avoided a serious injury. Jonathan Villar will receive another start at third base in his place, though manager David Ross said Wisdom is available off the bench Sunday if needed, according to Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald.
May 7 2022Wisdom exited the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers with a left ankle contusion, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom left the game in the sixth inning after appearing uncomfortable during a swing. X-rays returned negative, so he should be considered day-to-day until further details emerge. Nick Madrigal entered the game at second base to replace Wisdom while Jonathan Villar shifted to the hot corner.
May 4 2022Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is trying his best to prove his 2021 breakout wasn't a fluke, as he's now up to five home runs this season. The 30-year-old surprisingly popped 28 long balls across 106 games last year after coming into the season with just four career MLB home runs. At his current pace, Wisdom could surpass his 2021 total, especially if he ends up playing more games in 2022.
May 1 2022Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marcus Stroman and Corbin Burnes were locked in a scoreless pitchers' duel through four innings, but Wisdom got the Cubs on the board with a solo shot against Burnes in the top of the fifth. The third baseman now has four home runs across 21 games this season. Wisdom had 28 long balls in 106 games during a breakout 2021 campaign, and he looks to be on his way to another good season in the power department.
Apr 24 2022Wisdom will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Jonathan Villar has seemingly leapfrogged Wisdom in the pecking order at third base, both players' ability to bounce around between multiple positions should help them occupy near full-time roles. Wisdom will make his fourth straight Sunday -- with three coming at the hot corner -- while Villar fills in at shortstop for a resting Nico Hoerner. Wisdom is coming off one of his best games of the season Saturday, when he went 1-for-4 with two walks, two runs and an RBI in the Cubs' 21-0 win.
Apr 20 2022Wisdom isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has homered in his last two appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Jonathan Villar will start at the hot corner and bat third.
Apr 19 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom entered as a pinch-hitter for Jason Heyward in the bottom of the fourth inning, immediately taking Josh Fleming deep for his second long ball of the 2022 campaign, scoring Frank Schwindel in the process. After starting the season 1-for-21 from the plate, the 30-year-old has put together a nice five-game hitting streak, batting .533 with seven extra-base hits and seven RBIs over those contests.
Apr 18 2022Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Monday's 4-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took Shane McClanahan deep in the second inning for his first long ball of the 2022 campaign. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old struck out in his other two at-bats, giving him 14 punchouts through 33 at-bats to begin the season. He's batting .242 with six extra-base hits and eight RBI.
Apr 16 2022Wisdom went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom came into the game with just three hits all season in 23 at-bats, which he managed to match in this contest alone. Jonathan Villar is batting .474 and playing regularly, but he's also serving a super-utility role, so Wisdom should still start at third base most days. He surprised with 28 home runs last year and could get going at the plate following Saturday's strong performance.
Apr 15 2022Wisdom will sit Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom will sit for the second time in the season's first seven games, missing out on a potential Coors Field start. He's started the season very poorly, going 1-for-21 with 11 strikeouts. Jonathan Villar will take over at third base.
Apr 13 2022Wisdom will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After batting third in Tuesday's 2-1 win, Wisdom will drop back down to a bottom-third spot in the order, where he's resided in both of his other two starts this season. Wisdom entered 2022 with one of the more volatile profiles, as he slugged 28 home runs in 106 games last season but struck out in 40.9 percent of his plate appearances. He's been more bust than boom thus far, whiffing in seven of his 15 plate appearances while providing no extra-base hits.
Mar 28 2022Wisdom went 2-for-2 with two home runs and four RBI in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: So much for a slow start to the spring, as Wisdom broke out in a big way. The Cubs added Jonathan Villar recently, which adds competition at third base, though Wisdom also has a path to playing time at designated hitter. If the 30-year-old continues to supply power like he did last season, when he blasted 28 home runs, he should be able to keep himself in the lineup most days.
Mar 24 2022Wisdom has just one hit and a walk in nine Cactus League at-bats to go with five strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had a breakout 2021 campaign, smashing 28 home runs and posting an .823 OPS across 106 games, though his season ended a bit early due to a sore right wrist. He's reportedly healthy to begin camp, so the slow start is probably more just a matter of shaking off rust. Still, it'd be nice to see Wisdom get going to prove last year wasn't a flash in the pan. The 30-year-old only had four career MLB home runs prior to 2021.
Mar 14 2022Wisdom (wrist) took live at-bats against teammate Justin Steele during the Cubs' team workout Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The activity is evidence that Wisdom is good to go for the start of the 2022 campaign after he missed the final week of the 2021 season with a sore right wrist. Before the injury cropped up, the 30-year-old was one of the pleasant surprises in a non-contending season for the Cubs, as he paced the team with 28 home runs while driving in 61, scoring 54 times and chipping in four steals. However, a low walk rate (8.6 percent) and a bloated 40.9 percent strikeout rate made him less valuable from a real-life standpoint. Though the big power production he supplied in 2021 locks him into an everyday role heading into Opening Day, Wisdom may need to pare down his strikeouts to ensure he maintains a regular lineup spot for the balance of the season.
Sep 29 2021The Cubs placed Wisdom (wrist) on the injured list Wednesday without a designation, an indication that he's been deactivated from reasons related to COVID-19, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had missed the Cubs' last two games with a sore right wrist, but that doesn't seem to be the reason behind his shutdown. Since the Cubs selected Trent Giambrone's contract from Triple-A Iowa, Wisdom was most likely placed on the COVID-19-related IL, which would open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Giambrone. While Wisdom could have an outside chance to be reinstated at some point before the Cubs' final four games of the campaign if his placement on the IL was precautionary rather than the result of a positive test, his 2021 campaign is most likely over. The 30-year-old should earn some National League Rookie of the Year votes after he hit .231 with 28 home runs, 61 RBI, 54 runs and four stolen bases across 374 plate appearances for Chicago.
Sep 28 2021Wisdom (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to right wrist soreness, and he'll be out of the starting nine for a second straight game. Matt Duffy will shift to third base while David Bote starts at the keystone.
Sep 26 2021Wisdom was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Cardinals due to right wrist soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom was slated to start at third base but was pulled from the lineup due to the wrist issue. It's unclear if he'll be available off the bench, and he'll have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time. Matt Duffy was set to sit Sunday but will instead start at the hot corner.
Sep 25 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom went hitless in the first game of Friday' twin bill but connected on a two-strike fastball in the first inning of the second game, sending it 453 feet to center field. The long ball was his 28th of the year as he's making a late push for the National League Rookie of the Year award. The 29-year-old is slashing .233/.304/.522 with 28 home runs, 61 RBI, 54 runs scored, four steals and 30:151 BB:K over 369 plate appearances. His power is clear as day, although his 40.9 strikeout rate is limiting his potential at the plate.
Sep 22 2021Wisdom went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base Tuesday in the Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Twins. He was also struck by two pitches. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom's sky-high strikeout rate (40.3 percent) and modest walk rate (8.2 percent) have limited him to an unimpressive .308 on-base percentage on the season, but he did his part to raise that mark by reaching base three times. He'll remain in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, batting third and starting at third base.
Sep 19 2021Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a game of highs and lows for Wisdom, as the 30-year-old struck out four times, but he also connected for his 27th home run of the season with two runners on in the eighth inning. In doing so, Wisdom set a new team rookie home run record, surpassing the 26 long balls hit by Kris Bryant back in 2015. Considering Wisdom came into the year with four career home runs in 43 games at the MLB level, the power surge has been quite the pleasant surprise.
Sep 14 2021Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom hadn't gone deep yet this month but snapped that streak Tuesday with his 26th home run of the season. In doing so, the 30-year-old tied Kris Bryant's team rookie record set in 2015. Wisdom isn't your typical rookie after mostly toiling in the minors the past nine years, but he's made the most of his opportunity with the Cubs. He should continue to see regular playing time and has a shot to reach the 30-homer plateau, which seemed unthinkable before the season.
Sep 12 2021Wisdom will sit Sunday against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has fallen into a slump recently, going 2-for-28 at the plate over his last eight games. Matt Duffy will take over at third base.
Aug 28 2021Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in a 7-0 win over the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took AL Cy Young candidate Lance Lynn deep in the fourth and fifth innings. It was the second straight two-homer game for the slugger, making him the first rookie in Cubs history to accomplish that feat, per Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network. Wisdom has gone deep nine times in his past 16 contests and is up to 25 homers in 251 at-bats overall this season. He needs one more long ball to tie Kris Bryant's team rookie record set in 2015.
Aug 27 2021Wisdom went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, four RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 17-13 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On his 30th birthday, the third baseman rewarded himself with a pair of homers. Wisdom has gone yard five times in his last seven games. This is the second noticeable power binge for the third baseman, who is up to 23 long balls, 48 RBI, 44 runs scored and three stolen bases through 270 plate appearances. He's added a solid .255/.319/.563 slash line in a surprising breakout season.
Aug 26 2021Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Game 1 of a doubleheader versus Colorado on Wednesday. He scored two runs and drew a walk while going 0-for-4 in the nightcap. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom struck out four times overall in the twin bill, but his three-run shot in the fifth inning of Game 1 provided the margin of victory for the Cubs. The 29-year-old is in the midst of a breakout campaign, slashing .251/.313/.539 with 21 homers and 44 RBI over 79 games. His massive 39.2 percent strikeout rate is certainly problematic, but Wisdom has at least provided a jolt of power for a team that parted ways with three of its biggest bats in separate trades.
Aug 21 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He broke up Kris Bubic's no-hit and shutout bids with one swing of the bat in the seventh inning. Wisdom has gone yard in back-to-back games to give him 20 homers on the season, but for the most part he's struggled to make contact in August, batting .203 (13-for-64) with a 3:29 BB:K through 18 games.
Aug 20 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom returned to the lineup Friday after Wednesday's day off, and he put the Cubs on the board with his solo homer in the second inning. The 29-year-old now has 19 home runs in 2021 but has been in a slump recently, as he's hit just .167 with two homers, three RBI and 14 strikeouts across the last eight games.
Aug 18 2021Wisdom isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom went just 1-for-8 with five strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll get a breather for the series finale. Matt Duffy will take over at the hot corner and bat fourth.
Aug 15 2021Wisdom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom will take a seat for the series finale after he started each of the past three games at a different position (first base, third base and left field). Expect him to rotate among all three spots over the final month and a half of the season, though he should retain a near-everyday role while he continues to supply power. Wisdom owns an .870 OPS over 230 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 11 2021Wisdom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going a collective 3-for-6 with a home run, a double and two walks between both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader, Wisdom will get a well-deserved breather Wednesday. Matt Duffy checks in for Wisdom at the hot corner.
Aug 6 2021Wisdom is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The stretch run for the Cubs will be all about auditioning players to see who deserves to be part of the club's future. Wisdom has made a strong case for himself in his 62 games already this season, homering 16 times while slashing .272/.335/.572, though his 37.9 percent strikeout rate casts doubt on the sustainability of that line. He looks set to continue featuring frequently over the final two months following the team's deadline-day moves, though it will be Frank Schwindel and Matt Duffy who start at the infield corners Friday.
Aug 4 2021Wisdom went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom carried the Cubs to victory, and the 29-year-old is now up to 32 RBI and a .927 OPS through 61 games. He's been a pleasant surprise for Chicago and should continue to see regular playing time, especially with Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo no longer in town. Wisdom deserves fantasy attention given his production and relatively secure role.
Jul 29 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom keeps building on his breakout campaign, as he's now up to 16 home runs, 27 RBI and 30 runs scored through 56 games, to go along with a strong .940 OPS. With the Cubs trading Anthony Rizzo Thursday and potentially making a few more moves before Friday's deadline, Wisdom should see all the playing time he can handle the rest of the way.
Jul 27 2021Wisdom hit a pinch-hit home run in his only at-bat during Tuesday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even without being in the starting lineup, Wisdom was able to impact Tuesday's game with a ninth-inning home run, though it wasn't enough to rally the Cubs. The 29-year-old has been a revelation for Chicago with 15 home runs and a .924 OPS this season. By comparison, he came into the year with four career home runs and a .696 OPS across 43 MLB games. Wisdom should remain in the lineup for the Cubs most days based on his strong performance.
Jul 23 2021Wisdom is out of the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom started the past five contests but will head to the bench while mired in a 1-for-12 mini slump since recording a three-hit game Monday. Matt Duffy (back) was activated from the injured list Friday and will start at the hot corner.
Jul 19 2021Wisdom went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs are struggling at 46-48 but Wisdom has been a pleasant surprise, as he now has 14 home runs and a .962 OPS through 47 games. The sample size is getting large enough that it's hard to ignore, and the 29-year-old could settle in as the everyday third baseman, with Kris Bryant likely ticketed for more time in the outfield following the trade of Joc Pederson. Of course, Bryant might also get traded before the deadline, which would only open up more playing time for Wisdom.
Jul 16 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Chicago's 5-1 triumph over Arizona on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom took Matt Peacock yard to left for a valuable insurance run in the seventh but didn't do anything productive at the dish otherwise. Astoundingly enough, 13 of the corner infielder's 17 extra-base hits have left the ballpark and he sports a robust .630 slugging as a result.
Jul 9 2021Wisdom went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs in Friday's 10-5 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A two-run lead in the seventh quickly expanded to seven as Wisdom hit a two-run shot immediately after Kris Bryant's three-run double. Coupled with a first-inning single, the 29-year-old enjoyed a very nice afternoon and has now gone 5-for-23 since the start of July with four RBI. Wisdom has struck out frequently, though, fanning eight times in that span. Friday's performance improved his season-long average to .279.
Jul 2 2021Wisdom (neck/eye) went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom got aboard in the sixth inning on a fielder's choice and stole second, but he was left on base. The infielder had hit safely in four straight games prior to Friday. For the season, the 29-year-old owns a .283/.347/.674 slash line with 11 home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and two steals, although he rapidly cooled off after a hot start to June.
Jun 30 2021Wisdom is managing right neck tightness and a left eye contusion after he exited Wednesday's loss to the Brewers in the second inning, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Initial tests indicate that Wisdom has avoided a concussion after he collied with Tyrone Taylor during a play at first base, but the infielder will still have to manage the eye and neck issues in coming days. He can be considered day-to-day for the time being, with a further update likely coming from the Cubs later Wednesday or early Thursday.
Jun 29 2021Wisdom went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Monday's 14-4 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom pinch hit in the seventh inning for Kyle Hendricks and slammed a homer off Brad Boxberger to tie the game. The 29-year-old has been a nice surprise for the Cubs as an injury fill-in, slashing .277/.341/.699 in 91 plate appearances. However, he's slowed down over his last 11 games, batting just .154 in that span.
Jun 22 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-1 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a scorching start to the season, Wisdom entered the contest having gone 5-for-30 with only one home run over his past 11 games. He bounced back a bit Tuesday, slugging a solo homer to center field in the eighth inning. Despite the recent rough stretch, Wisdom still has a fine .284/.346/.716 slash line on the season and has racked up 10 homers along with 14 RBI in 81 plate appearances.
Jun 20 2021Wisdom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cubs getting healthier in the outfield over the past two weeks, Kris Bryant has been spending more time at third base, which has resulted in Wisdom losing out on at-bats. Wisdom will be on the bench for the fourth time in six games, and the Cubs may view him as only a short-side platoon player when the team is relatively healthy.
Jun 15 2021Wisdom, who entered the game when Kris Bryant (hand) left in the first inning, went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bryant took a pitch off his right hand in his first plate appearance and left the game, though X-rays later came back negative and he was diagnosed with a contusion. Wisdom has been a pleasant surprise for the Cubs and could see an uptick in playing time if Bryant misses a few games to nurse his injury, but it doesn't seem like a serious issue, so the former should remain in a reserve role moving forward.
Jun 8 2021Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-1 win over the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom welcomed San Diego reliever Miguel Diaz to the game with his sixth inning two-run home run to extend Chicago's lead to 5-0. The long ball has become a regular occurrence for the late-blooming third baseman, who know has eight on the season and four in his past four games. Even when he cools off, look for Wisdom to remain in the lineup as Chicago is 9-5 in the 14 games Wisdom has appeared since being recalled on May 25.
Jun 6 2021Wisdom went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom has been on some kind of roll since getting recalled from Triple-A Iowa on May 25, as he now has seven home runs in just 13 games. To put that in perspective, the 29-year-old came into the year with just four career MLB home runs in 43 games. Wisdom will cool down at some point, but he's worth a look from fantasy managers while he's playing regularly and performing this well.
Jun 5 2021Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Saturday in a loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom capitalized on an inning-opening error in the second frame, crushing a 418-foot shot to center to give Chicago a 2-0 lead. He struck out in his other two at-bats, highlighting the all-or-nothing nature of his plate appearances this season. Wisdom has maintained a .400 average despite striking out 11 times in 30 at-bats, and five of his 12 hits have left the yard.
Jun 3 2021Wisdom isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom had started each of the last four games and went 7-for-15 with three home runs, four RBI and five strikeouts during that time. Sergio Alcantara will start at third base and bat seventh.
Jun 1 2021Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom is certainly making the most out of his time in the majors, as he now has four home runs and and a 1.658 OPS though eight games with the Cubs. The 29-year-old got the call when Matt Duffy (back) hit the injured list, but Wisdom could force the team to keep him around even when everyone is healthy if he keeps hitting like this.
May 31 2021Wisdom went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a stolen base in Monday's 7-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom totally stuffed the stat sheet Monday, starting with a single and a stolen base in the second inning. He then launched solo homers in the fourth and sixth innings. Since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa on May 25, he's gone 7-for-15 with three homers and four runs scored.
May 27 2021Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a strikeout in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom hit his first home run of the season in the fourth inning after he had a hit by pitch call reversed via replay earlier in the at-bat. The 29-year-old has now gone 2-for-5 while serving mainly as a pinch hitter across his last three games with the major-league club.
May 25 2021The Cubs recalled Wisdom from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first and third baseman has struggled to the tune of a .160 average in 25 minor-league at-bats this season; however, three of his four hits have been homers. Wisdom will provide much-needed infield depth while Matt Duffy (back) spends time on the injured list.
Sep 27 2020Wisdom was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs added their top pitching prospect, Brailyn Marquez, to the big-league squad and Wisdom was the roster casualty. Wisdom ended up spending just a couple days with Chicago, logging a pair of at-bats. He was previously DFA'd by the Mariners in August.
Sep 25 2020Wisdom's contract was selected by the Cubs on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom will give the Cubs an extra bench bat for the final series of the season, though there's little reason to believe he'll be a particularly strong one. The 29-year-old has made just 86 career major-league plate appearances, posting a .224/.306/.408 slash line. Jose Martinez was optioned in a corresponding move.
Mar 20 2020Wisdom was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old joined the Mariners on a one-year deal in November but struggled prior to the suspension of spring training, going 3-for-22 in 13 games. Wisdom had an .882 OPS over 58 plate appearances with the Cardinals in 2018, but he struggled in nine big-league contests with the Rangers last season and went 4-for-26 with 15 strikeouts.
Mar 19 2020Wisdom's chances of securing a utility spot on the Opening Day roster appear low due to multiple factors, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom arrived in Seattle on a one-year contract in late November and has been competing for a utility role, but his poor performance in Cactus League games and the versatility of some of the other candidates for the role leave him in an uphill battle whenever spring training resumes. Wisdom was hitting just .136 (3-for-22) over 13 games when play was suspended, and while he's capable of filling in at both corner infield spots, the likes of Jose Marmolejos, Tim Lopes and Dylan Moore (foreram) are all capable of also playing in the outfield in addition to their filling in at multiple infield spots.
Nov 27 2019Wisdom signed a one-year contract with the Mariners on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wisdom struggled in his nine major-league games last season, but he found some success with Triple-A Nashville, hitting .240/.332/.513 with 31 home runs and 74 RBI. The 28-year-old could find some playing time at first base in 2020, but he'll have to improve on his limited major-league production before becoming a viable fantasy asset in most formats.
Mar 5 2018Wisdom went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League loss to Houston.Wisdom has spent the last two seasons at Triple-A Memphis, and he had a particularly good campaign last year when he slashed .243/.310/.507 and hit 31 home runs in 456 at-bats. A strong spring could have put him in the conversation for a 40-man roster spot, but Wisdom is off to a rough start so far, as he's just 3-for-17 with three strikeouts. He will need to produce with the bat in these final three weeks of spring training in order to leave a positive impression on management. However, even if he does begin the year at Triple-A, he'd have a good chance of being a mid-season callup, making him an interesting plug-and-play option due to his above-average power numbers in the minors.
Sep 19 2017Wisdom, who hit a career-high 31 home runs for Triple-A Memphis this season, smacked a go-ahead two-run home run in Sunday's PCL championship-clinching 3-1 victory over Memphis, William Boor of MLB.com reports.The slugging infielder launched a two-run blast off Padres prospect Kyle Lloyd in the fifth, snapping a scoreless tie. Wisdom finished the regular season with a .243/.310/.507 line that included 57 extra-base hits (25 doubles, one triple and 31 homers) and 89 RBI, but he also posted a 29.4 percent strikeout rate that was the second-highest of his pro career. The 26-year-old also saw his walk rate drop to a career-low 7.5 percent, so his plate discipline remains a work in progress, despite a surge in power that helped lead to a personal-best .263 ISO. Wisdom figures to have ample opportunity to show what he can do in spring training next March after slashing an impressive .300/.405/.667 with three round trippers and six RBI over 25 games during the 2017 exhibition slate.
Sep 19 2017Wisdom, who hit a career-high 31 home runs for Triple-A Memphis this season, smacked a go-ahead two-run home run in Sunday's Pacific Coast League championship-clinching 3-1 victory over El Paso, William Boor of MLB.com reports.The slugging infielder launched a two-run blast off Padres prospect Kyle Lloyd in the fifth, snapping a scoreless tie. Wisdom finished the regular season with a .243/.310/.507 line that included 57 extra-base hits (25 doubles, one triple and 31 homers) and 89 RBI, but he also posted a 29.4 percent strikeout rate that was the second-highest of his pro career. The 26-year-old also saw his walk rate drop to a career-low 7.5 percent, so his plate discipline remains a work in progress, despite a surge in power that helped lead to a personal-best .263 ISO. Wisdom figures to have ample opportunity to show what he can do in spring training next March after slashing an impressive .300/.405/.667 with three round trippers and six RBI over 25 games during the 2017 exhibition slate.
Jul 2 2017Wisdom is slashing .257/.316/.493 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI across 301 plate appearances in 75 games for Triple-A Memphis.The 25-year-old third baseman has an additional 16 extra-base hits in the form of 15 doubles and a triple, and he's seen a sizable boost in overall hard contact this season. Wisdom logged 78 games at the Triple-A level in 2016 as well, but managed only five homers, a .233 average and .141 ISO. The latter figure has jumped up nearly 100 points to .237 in 2017, which helps offset an increase in strikeout rate from 24.7 percent to 28.9 percent. Wisdom's .493 slugging percentage is also his best in any minor-league stop in which he's played at least 25 games, as are his 16 round trippers. The one conundrum with respect to a potential ascension for Wisdom is that the corner infield spots at the major-league level are currently in the capable hands of Jedd Gyorko and Matt Carpenter.