Seiya Suzuki
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Jun 28 2025Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a triple against the Astros in a 12-3 win Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki tripled and scored in the fourth inning and added a two-run homer in the eighth. The 30-year-old outfielder has been racking up extra-base hits this season -- among his 83 total knocks, 44 have gone for extra bases. Suzuki set a new career high with his 22nd homer Saturday, and with 69 RBI he's very close to the career-best mark of 74 that he established in 2023.
Jun 22 2025Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki registered his fourth multi-homer game of the season and second already this month, but it wasn't enough as Chicago's pitching staff struggled badly Sunday. The outfielder is now up to 20 long balls this year, which is the third straight season he's reached that plateau. Suzuki's power surge also has him in the top 10 in the majors in home runs, giving him plenty of fantasy appeal so far in 2025.
Jun 17 2025Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki continued his strong season, as he now has 18 home runs to go along with an .853 OPS. The OPS would be a new career best, while he's closing in on his career high of 21 home runs, which he recorded last year. Suzuki has been a consistent performer since coming over to the U.S. from Japan before the 2022 season, and he should continue to post strong counting stats as a staple in the middle of a strong Chicago lineup.
Jun 12 2025Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki hit his 17th home run of the season in the sixth inning, and he remains one behind Pete Crow-Armstrong for the team lead, as the latter his 18th long ball of the year in the contest as well. Suzuki's career best in home runs is 21, which he recorded last year, and he seems well on his way to surpassing that figure if he stays healthy the rest of the way.
Jun 7 2025Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 6-1 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Tyler Holton deep in the first inning before lofting a Chase Lee sweeper over the left-field fence in the eighth. Suzuki snapped a 10-game homer drought with the big performance, and through 60 contests on the season the 30-year-old slugger is slashing .269/.332/.563 with 16 long balls and 55 RBI, third in the majors behind Pete Alonso (57) and Rafael Devers (56).
May 25 2025Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki delivered in the clutch with a three-run homer that broke an 8-8 tie in the top of the eighth inning. The 30-year-old has been on a tear over his last 10 games, hitting safely in nine of them while racking up four home runs, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored. He's currently on pace for a career-best season, slashing .273/.330/.576 with 14 long balls, 49 RBI, 33 runs scored and one stolen base across 221 plate appearances.
May 21 2025Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a walk, a double, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game was tied 1-1 until the Cubs erupted for eight runs in the sixth inning, with Suzuki's two-run blast on a Lake Bachar fastball capping the offensive outburst. It was Suzuki's 12th long ball of the year and his third in the last eight games, a stretch in which he's batting .300 (9-for-30) with four doubles, six runs and 11 RBI.
May 11 2025Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki had been scuffling a bit before the two-hit effort, going 0-for-13 with four strikeouts over his previous three games. The veteran outfielder usually doesn't slump for too long, however, as he batted .283 or better each of the last two seasons. Suzuki is batting .250 at the moment, and he will likely push that figure up over the summer based on his MLB track record.
May 1 2025Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Thursday's 8-3 win at Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki broke a 2-2 with a solo blast during the fifth inning and added some insurance with a two-run shot in the fifth. It's the second two-homer performance of the season for the 30-year-old, who has hit three long balls over the past three games. Suzuki has been one of the better hitters in baseball early in 2025 with nine home runs, 28 RBI and a .295/.365/.625 slash line through 28 games.
Apr 20 2025Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki went deep for the second straight day, giving him six long balls for the season. The outfielder's career high in home runs is 21, which he recorded last year. If he stays healthy in 2025, Suzuki is on pace to easily surpass that total based on his early returns.
Apr 18 2025Suzuki went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 13-11 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was one of four Chicago players to go deep in the wild win, with Carson Kelly launching two home runs. Suzuki now has five home runs for the year to go along with a strong .913 OPS, which would represent a new career high. The hot start has made him a reliable fantasy option in all formats.
Apr 16 2025Suzuki (wrist) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Wednesday's game versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki missed three starts with right wrist soreness but is feeling well enough to give it a go in Wednesday's series finale. The 30-year-old is sporting a .292/.390/.538 batting line with four home runs in his first 17 contests this season.
Apr 15 2025Suzuki (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday marks the third consecutive game that Suzuki will miss after leaving Saturday's contest early with a wrist issue. Manager Craig Counsell said immediately after Suzuki got hurt that the 30-year-old can be considered day-to-day, though the Cubs may consider placing him on the injured list if he doesn't return to the lineup soon. Justin Turner will serve as Chicago's designated hitter in Suzuki's place Tuesday.
Apr 14 2025Suzuki (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki can continue to be considered day-to-day while dealing with a right wrist injury. Justin Turner will see another start in Suzuki's absence, as he'll slot into the DH spot and bat third against Dylan Cease in Monday's series opener.
Apr 13 2025Suzuki (wrist) is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki left in the fifth inning of Saturday's contest after experiencing pain in his right wrist, which he originally injured against the Rangers this past Monday. Justin Turner will serve as the designated hitter and bat third against Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow in the series finale.
Apr 12 2025Cubs manager Craig Counsell said after Saturday's win over the Dodgers that Suzuki (wrist) is considered day-to-day, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was lifted from Saturday's contest in the top of the fifth inning due to right wrist pain. Counsell said Suzuki initially injured the wrist Monday against the Rangers. If Suzuki is unable to play in Sunday's series finale against Los Angeles, Justin Turner would be the most logical candidate to fill in as the designated hitter.
Apr 9 2025Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki collected half of Chicago's four hits as he continued a streak of strong performances. The outfielder now has three straight multi-hit games, and he's gone 7-for-11 overall during the hot stretch. For the season, Suzuki is now batting an even .300 to go along with a stellar .970 OPS, giving him plenty of fantasy appeal.
Apr 7 2025Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Rangers. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki had a good all-around effort Monday, which included his first stolen base of the season. The outfielder isn't a huge speed threat, though he did have a career-high 16 steals a season ago. If Suzuki gets a little more aggressive on the bases in 2025, he could be poised for his first campaign with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He reached the 20-homer plateau in each of the last two years.
Apr 2 2025Suzuki went 3-for-5 with one walk, two home runs and five RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki gave the Cubs a 4-0 lead in the second inning when he took Jeffrey Springs deep for a three-run homer. Suzuki smacked a solo home run in the fourth frame before knocking in his fifth run of the day in the seventh on an RBI single. The 30-year-old struggled to open the season, but over his last four outings he's gone 9-for-19 with three walks, four home runs and 11 RBI. Suzuki will look to carry his momentum into the Cubs' three-game home series against the Padres starting Friday.
Mar 30 2025Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a slow start to the season for Suzuki, who came into Sunday's contest with only two hits across his first five games. The outfielder broke out a little bit in this one with his first deep fly, and after posting remarkably similar numbers the last two years, Suzuki should be expected to heat up. In 2024, he batted .283 with an .848 OPS and 21 home runs. The year prior, Suzuki batted .285 with an .842 OPS and 20 long balls. That gives the veteran a fairly stable floor moving forward in 2025.
Jan 20 2025Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Saturday at the Cubs Convention fan event that Suzuki will be the team's designated hitter "a lot" this season, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has said that he prefers to play the outfield, but with Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker slated for everyday roles in that capacity this coming season, Suzuki's path to regular playing time is at DH. Counsell noted he spoke to Suzuki about the plan last week and the 30-year-old is on board. While he will be the Cubs' primary DH in 2025, Suzuki should still see enough action in the outfield to retain eligibility there for fantasy in 2026.
Dec 10 2024Suzuki's agent, Joel Wolfe, said he was told Monday by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer which teams have expressed trade interest in his client, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has a full no-trade clause and Wolfe noted that "it's a small universe" when discussing the locations to which his client might approve a trade. Wolfe also said Suzuki does not want to be a full-time designated hitter, which is how he finished last season with the Cubs. Suzuki slashed .283/.366/.482 with 21 home runs and 16 stolen bases in 2024.
Sep 29 2024Suzuki (ankle) went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki missed the last two games due to a sprained ankle he sustained during Tuesday's contest, but he looked fully healthy Saturday. The outfielder has had another productive season, and he's set new career highs with 21 home runs and 16 stolen bases. Suzuki needs one more run and RBI in the last game of the year to match his career bests in those categories as well. His current .850 OPS would also be a new career high.
Sep 28 2024Suzuki (ankle) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki sprained his ankle during Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, but he'll now return to the starting nine following a two-game absence. The 30-year-old has been extremely hot at the plate recently, recording a hit in 13 of his last 14 games while slashing .364/.462/.545 in that span.
Sep 27 2024Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Suzuki's right ankle is "much improved" and he's optimistic Suzuki will be back in the lineup Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is missing a second straight start Friday after departing Tuesday's game versus the Phillies with a sprained ankle. However, he hit in a batting cage pregame and will be available off the bench before likely returning to the lineup Saturday.
Sep 25 2024Suzuki isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki suffered a sprained ankle during the sixth inning of Tuesday's game, and it seems to be bothering him enough to warrant a day off Wednesday. The Cubs don't play Thursday, so the 30-year-old outfielder will have to wait until Friday for his next chance to return to action. In the meantime, Patrick Wisdom will step in to serve as Chicago's designated hitter and bat fifth.
Sep 24 2024Suzuki was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Phillies due to a sprained right ankle, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory, but his day was cut short after he limped into the dugout following Cody Bellinger's three-run triple in the sixth inning. Suzuki's removal may have been precautionary -- given it was a 10-2 ballgame when he was taken out -- but there's a chance he sits out Wednesday's game so that his ankle can properly recover.
Sep 21 2024Suzuki isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki's 0-for-3 performance in Friday's win put an end to his 10-game hitting streak, during which he went 16-for-41 with two home runs and six RBI. He'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Patrick Wisdom fills in as Chicago's DH and bats seventh.
Sep 19 2024Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki blasted his 21st home run of the season in the third inning, which pushed him past his previous career best of 20 that he set last year. The outfielder needs five more RBI and runs scored to set new career highs in those categories as well. On top of that, Suzuki has recorded a career-high 15 stolen bases, making it a productive fantasy campaign overall for the 30-year-old.
Sep 16 2024Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 9-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki had three singles among 18 hits overall for the Cubs. The outfielder has once again been a steady performer, as he's now batting .278 with an .835 OPS across 123 games. That's in line with the .285 average and .842 OPS he posted last season. Suzuki also has exactly 20 home runs in each of the last two years, though he still has time to set a new career high in 2024.
Sep 15 2024Suzuki went 1-for-3 with three walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with three RBI, two steals and five walks over his last six games. The outfielder is up to 15 steals this year, matching his total from the last two years combined. He's added a .275/.354/.478 slash line with 20 home runs, 67 RBI, 69 runs scored, 25 doubles and six triples over 122 contests while settling in as the designated hitter for much of the second half.
Sep 11 2024Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Aug. 21, Suzuki is batting .333/.422/.538 with three homers, nine RBI 15 runs scored and four steals. He currently leads the Cubs in average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, as he's slashing .273/.349/.475 with 19 homers, 65 RBI, 67 runs, 14 steals and a 50:145 BB:K in 521 plate appearances.
Sep 3 2024Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has hit safely in 10 of his last 13 games, going 20-for-54 (.370) with eight extra-base hits and three steals in that span. The outfielder is up to 13 steals on 18 attempts this season, which is a career high that comes despite him dealing with an oblique issue earlier in the season. Suzuki has a .275/.350/.485 slash line with 19 home runs, 64 RBI, 64 runs scored, 23 doubles and six triples over 112 contests, and he's been an everyday designated hitter in recent weeks.
Sep 1 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two walks, and two runs scored in Sunday's win against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki belted two doubles to give him yet another multi-hit game, his seventh over his past 11 contests. During that span, Suzuki is slashing a scorching .396/.472/.708 with eight extra-base hits, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases in 55 plate appearances.
Aug 26 2024Suzuki went 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was one of two Chicago players with four hits, joining Miguel Amaya, as the Cubs had 21 hits overall. Suzuki has been locked in lately with a .341 batting average and five extra-base hits over his last 10 games. The outfielder is a steady producer who should continue to excel from a prominent spot in Chicago's lineup.
Aug 24 2024Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI and three runs in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki snapped a streak of 17 games without a home run in style with his first multi-homer effort of the season. Overall, it's his third career multi-homer game, the fourth most by a Japanese-born player. Suzuki had been struggling with just four extra-base hits over that 17-game homeless streak, so the three on Saturday were a welcome sight. Despite missing some time due, the 30-year-old has put together another solid season with a .830 OPS through 103 games.
Aug 14 2024Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki tallied his fifth triple of the season in the fourth inning on a sharp line drive to center field. The 29-year-old has been displaying a bit more speed this year, as he's already recorded a career-high 10 stolen bases, and the five triples are one away from matching his career best. Suzuki also has 16 home runs and an .814 OPS, making him a well-rounded fantasy asset once again in 2024.
Aug 6 2024Suzuki (neck) will start in right field and bat third Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki sat out Monday's game while dealing with minor neck stiffness, but he was never expected to miss more than one game. Since the All-Star break, the 29-year-old outfielder has slashed .293/.406/.569 with three homers and eight RBI.
Aug 5 2024Suzuki is out of Monday's lineup due to neck stiffness but is expected to be back in the starting nine for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was slated for a day off Sunday but manager Craig Counsell kept him in the lineup after Ian Happ was scratched with shoulder soreness. Instead, Suzuki will get the night off Monday with the expectation of playing Tuesday.
Aug 1 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki recorded his second straight two-hit game and blasted his 16th home run of the season in the process. The outfielder hit a career-high 20 long balls last year, and after missing some time earlier this season with an oblique injury, he seems to be making a push to surpass that total.
Jul 31 2024Suzuki went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 13-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki recorded his second straight two-hit effort and fifth in his last seven games. The hot streak has pushed his season batting average up to .270 and he now has 52 RBI as well. Suzuki posted career bests with a .285 average and 74 RBI a year ago, and while he'll need a strong finish to reach both those marks, he should remain a solid fantasy contributor as long as he stays healthy.
Jul 30 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki snapped out of a mini 0-for-7 slump as he recorded his fourth two-hit effort over his last six games. The outfielder is now batting .268 this season, which is just a few points below his career .273 mark. Suzuki has turned into a steady contributor for the Cubs and fantasy managers alike since coming over from Japan in 2022.
Jul 27 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 9-4 win against Kansas City on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki helped Chicago get off to a fast start with a two-run blast to center field off Seth Lugo in the first inning. The long ball was Suzuki's 15th of the campaign, five short of the career-high mark of 20 he established last season. Suzuki has three consecutive multi-hit games and has four extra-base hits (two doubles and two homers) among his six knocks over that span.
Jul 24 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki did all he could in this one, recording both of the Cubs extra-base hits while scoring their only two runs of the contest. The 29-year-old came out of the All-Star break flat, going 2-for-17 with zero extra-base hits before Wednesday's performance. The outfielder now owns a .264 average with 14 home runs, 47 RBI, 42 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 78 games played this season.
Jul 20 2024Suzuki went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is hitless in the first two games after the All-Star break after carrying a seven-game hitting streak into the intermission. While he's not making much contact, he's walked four times over two contests against Arizona. The outfielder is batting .293 (17-for-58) this month with seven extra-base hits, 14 RBI, three steals and seven walks over 15 games. For the year, he's slashing .265/.337/.470 with 10 steals, 13 home runs, 45 RBI and 40 runs scored over 74 contests.
Jul 14 2024Suzuki went 3-for-9 with a home run and two RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder launched a solo shot off Lance Lynn in the first inning of the matinee before adding an RBI single in the second inning of the nightcap. Suzuki has flipped the switch in July, slashing .306/.346/.592 through 12 games with three of his 13 homers and 13 of his 44 RBI on the season.
Jul 11 2024Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Thursday's 8-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki had a solid series against Baltimore, as he recorded at least one hit in all three games, including four extra-base knocks. The outfielder enjoys regular playing time as well as a spot near the top of Chicago's order, so he should continue to produce strong fantasy results the rest of this season, provided he stays healthy.
Jul 9 2024Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki snapped a mini 0-for-7 slump and posted his third multi-hit performance in seven games this month. The outfielder has developed into a consistent fantasy contributor who typically doesn't endure cold streaks for too long. On the season, Suzuki is now batting .258 with a .791 OPS. Those are slightly below his career figures of .271 and .806, respectively, but they're still healthy numbers.
Jul 5 2024Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-1 win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki got the scoring started Friday with a two-run home run off Griffin Canning in the first inning. The 29-year-old has now homered four times over his past 10 games with eight RBI and eight runs scored. He has been a solid contributor across the board in 2024, hitting .262 with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 36 runs scored and eight steals over 275 plate appearances.
Jul 4 2024Suzuki went 2-for-3 with two walks, three runs and a stolen base Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki entered the game having struck out 12 times against just one walk in 25 plate appearances over his previous six games but reached base four times on two hits and a couple of walks, leading to a season-high three runs scored. It was just the fourth time this season Suzuki drew multiple free passes in a game. He also recorded his eighth stolen base of the season in 10 tries, leaving him just one shy of a career high.
Jul 2 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki went deep with two runners on in the bottom of the ninth inning, bringing the Cubs within two, but the comeback effort came up short. The outfielder now has 11 home runs on the season, including three in his last six games. Suzuki is once again having a solid campaign, and fantasy managers should expect steady production the rest of the way as long as he stays healthy.
Jun 29 2024Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki also struck out three times in the contest, but he salvaged his night with his 10th home run of the season through 83 team games. The outfielder has played in 57 of those contests, as he missed some time with an oblique injury. If Suzuki stays healthy in the back half of the year, he could make a run at surpassing last year's career-best total of 20 home runs.
Jun 27 2024Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Thursday's 5-3, 10-inning win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki didn't rack up the counting stats but he still had a solid effort in the win. He tallied his 11th double and second triple of the season, and he's now batting a solid .266 with a .796 OPS. Suzuki's game doesn't jump off the page, though he's been a steady contributor since he came over from Japan in 2022. The outfielder slashed .262/.336/.433 as a rookie, then followed that up with a .285/.357/.485 line last season. Suzuki is on pace for similar figures once again this year.
Jun 22 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning then stole second and scored in the same frame. He later added a double in the fifth. Suzuki is slashing .292/.395/.523 with seven-multi hit efforts in 65 June at-bats. The 29-year-old is contributing a bit of everything this season, slashing .269/.347/.461 with eight home runs, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored and seven steals through 197 at-bats.
Jun 12 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki singled in the first inning, hit a solo home run off Aaron Civale in the fourth then walked and stole second base in the seventh. After exiting last Friday's game with oblique tightness, Suzuki has collected five hits in three games and now has three homers and two steals in June . On the season, he is slashing .269/.332/.473 with eight home runs, 26 RBI and four steals in 187 plate appearances
Jun 9 2024Suzuki (oblique) is batting second as the designated hitter Sunday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old sat out Saturday after he exited Friday's contest due to tightness in his left oblique, but he'll return to action in a non-defensive role Sunday. Suzuki is off to a hot start in June with four extra-base hits and a .286/.375/.714 slash line through six games.
Jun 8 2024Suzuki (oblique) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was hit in the left side by a throw while stealing second base during Friday's loss, and he was later taken out of the game as a precaution after he felt his oblique tighten up. It's still unclear how serious his injury is, but the Cubs will play it safe Saturday and keep him sidelined. His absence will move Christopher Morel into the DH spot while Patrick Wisdom starts at third base.
Jun 7 2024Suzuki said after Friday's game versus the Reds that he asked to be removed in the sixth inning after feeling tightness in his oblique, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was hit in the side by a throw while stealing a base in the first inning, and he was checked on by trainers after appearing uncomfortable at the plate in the fifth frame. He later was replaced in right field by Mike Tauchman -- a precautionary move given Suzuki's recent history with oblique injuries. The Cubs haven't run any tests on the 29-year-old's oblique, so an update on his status will likely have to wait until before Saturday's contest.
Jun 6 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki took Hunter Greene deep in the third inning for his seventh home run of the season. The outfielder now has three of those long balls over his last seven games, and he's batting a solid .308 during that span. Suzuki's numbers don't always jump off the page, but he's a fairly consistent contributor who gets plenty of playing time, which allows him to make an impact in most fantasy formats.
Jun 1 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a triple in Saturday's 7-5 win against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs fell behind by four runs early but tied the game with one stroke of the bat on Suzuki's second-inning grand slam. It was his first career grand slam and sixth homer of the campaign. Suzuki has hit safely in nine straight games and is batting .324 (12-for-37) with two homers, seven RBI and a stolen base during that span.
May 30 2024Suzuki is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs will go with Mike Tauchman in right field, Cody Bellinger at designated hitter and Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field as they try to salvage a series split. Though his power hasn't shown up yet this season, Suzuki enters Thursday's game with a modest six-game hit streak, going 8-for-27 over that span.
May 29 2024Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has gone 8-for-27 (.296) during his six-game hitting streak, though he hasn't posted an extra-base hit since May 15. The outfielder's steal Wednesday was his second of the campaign. He's slashing .254/.312/.389 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored and five doubles over 31 contests. Suzuki isn't having a poor year by any means, especially when factoring in his four-week absence with an oblique injury, but he's also not standing out in any particular area.
May 17 2024Suzuki is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki homered Wednesday in Atlanta but is just 6-for-26 at the dish since returning from the injured list. With Paul Skenes on the hill for the Pirates on Friday, a day off for Suzuki makes sense. Cody Bellinger will shift over to right field while Pete Crow-Armstrong handles center and Mike Tauchman serves as the designated hitter.
May 15 2024Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and another run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is batting just .217 in five games since returning from an oblique injury, though he has a strong .280 average and .825 OPS on the season. Those numbers are in line with the .285 average and .842 OPS the outfielder posted last year, when he also delivered a career-high 20 home runs. Suzuki only has four long balls so far in 2024, but he's been a consistent hitter at the MLB level and could get the power rolling in short order.
May 12 2024Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-9 loss to the Pirates. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki had been out since April 14 due to an oblique injury before getting activated Friday, though he didn't play in that game. He wasted no time getting his bat going Saturday and recorded his first stolen base of the season in the process, so he appears to be fully healthy. The outfielder is now batting a robust .313 to go with an .894 OPS, and he should continue to slot into a prominent spot in Chicago's lineup.
May 10 2024Suzuki (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki's activation comes at a good time for the Cubs' offense, which just lost Dansby Swanson (knee) to the 10-day IL. Suzuki made two rehab appearances at Triple-A Iowa, going 2-for-5 with a pair of runs and a stolen base. He'll likely return to his usual DH role, which could mean fewer opportunities for Patrick Wisdom.
May 7 2024Suzuki (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reported Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki will begin the in-game portion of his rehab from a right oblique strain, a significant step in his recovery. Suzuki has been sidelined for around three weeks, and he could be back with the Cubs sometime this weekend, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Until he gets reinstated from the 10-day IL, Patrick Wisdom and Mike Tauchman should see more work.
May 4 2024Suzuki (oblique) is set to do hitting and defensive drills Saturday alongside Cody Bellinger (ribs), Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki suffered a right oblique strain April 14. He was first limited to light activity in his rehab, but Suzuki has since progressed to on-field batting practice. After his batting session Wednesday, Suzuki noted that he felt he was 80 percent recovered from his oblique strain and could begin a rehab assignment next week if he continues to progress, per Meghan Montemurro and LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune.
May 3 2024Suzuki (oblique) took on-field batting practice Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro and LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time he's taken BP since he suffered a right oblique strain April 14. Suzuki estimated that he's 80 percent recovered from the injury, and he could begin a rehab assignment next week if he continues trending in the right direction. A return to the Cubs' active roster by mid-May looks doable for the outfielder.
Apr 29 2024Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Suzuki (oblique) upped the intensity of his baseball activities Saturday and Sunday but is not close to beginning a rehab assignment, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is getting a recovery day Monday before resuming baseball activities Tuesday and Wednesday. While he would appear to be progressing slowly but surely, he still has some hoops to jump through before he's ready to go out on a rehab assignment. Suzuki has missed the last two weeks of action with a right oblique strain.
Apr 21 2024Seiya (oblique) is introducing light baseball activity Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Networkz reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list April 15 due to a right oblique strain and is expected to miss about four weeks, as reported by Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune on April 16. Suzuki was off to a hot start this season, slashing .305/.368/.525 with three home runs and 13 RBI over 68 plate appearances.
Apr 16 2024Suzuki is expected to miss roughly four weeks due to a moderate strain in his right oblique, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Craig Counsell said the Cubs will have a better idea of Suzuki's return timeline once the outfielder is free of symptoms, but it appears he is in for a much longer IL stay than the 10-day minimum. Alexander Canario was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to replace Suzuki on the outfield depth chart, and Garrett Cooper has served as the Cubs' DH since Suzuki landed on the injured list Monday.
Apr 15 2024The Cubs placed Suzuki on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right oblique strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was off to a strong start this season, slashing .305/.368/.525 with three home runs and 13 RBI. Jeff Passan of ESPN.com notes that Suzuki missed nearly six weeks after straining his left oblique in spring training last season, but the Cubs are hopeful that the 29-year-old won't remain on the shelf for that long this time around. In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled Alexander Canario from Triple-A Iowa.
Apr 14 2024Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was one of three Cubs with solo home runs in the win, joining Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya. The outfielder struck out in his other three at-bats, so the performance wasn't all good, but fantasy managers won't complain about three long balls through 14 games. Suzuki hit a career-high 20 home runs in 2023, and he could make a run at surpassing that figure this season if he keeps up his recent level of play.
Apr 6 2024Suzuki went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is one of several Chicago players swinging a hot bat amid the team's 5-2 start. The outfielder is slashing .345/.394/.621 -- all three marks would be new career highs by a good margin if he can keep this up. Suzuki will likely cool down some, though he's certainly talented enough to post strong fantasy numbers all season.
Apr 3 2024Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three additional RBI in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki hit his second home run of the season in the fifth inning and this was his third multi-hit effort through six games. The outfielder is off to a strong start with a .972 OPS, and he should remain locked into a premium lineup spot for the Cubs moving forward, giving him plenty of opportunities to continue racking up stats.
Apr 2 2024Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was part of a Chicago onslaught, getting things started with his first home run of the season in the first inning. The outfielder has a hit in four of his first five games and is now batting a solid .273, which is right around his career .275 mark.
Mar 14 2024Suzuki is likely to begin the season batting second for the Cubs, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki hit second some in 2023 but spent most of the season batting fourth, fifth, or sixth. His 183 wRC+ from Aug. 1 on last season was the third-best mark in all of baseball and the Cubs are hoping Suzuki will be able to offer more consistent production in 2024. Suzuki is likely to be preceded in the lineup by Nico Hoerner and followed by Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger.
Mar 6 2024Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was Suzuki's first of the spring, though he's been solid with a .969 OPS across five Cactus League contests. Suzuki took a step forward in his second MLB season last year, boosting his production in virtually every category. The outfielder should be locked into a regular role for the Cubs in 2024 and has additional room for growth, making him an attractive fantasy option.
Oct 1 2023Suzuki is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki started the previous 47 games and posted a 1.086 OPS during that stretch, but he'll shift to the bench Sunday after the Cubs were eliminated from postseason contention. The 29-year-old is poised to finish his second season in Chicago with an. 842 OPS, 20 homers, 74 RBI and 75 runs in 138 games.
Sep 28 2023Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki had a tough series in Atlanta due to a costly error in Tuesday's loss, though he did still manage to go 5-for-13 over the three games with four RBI. The outfielder has had a nice season overall with an .843 OPS, 20 home runs and 74 RBI, and the Cubs will need him to keep it up this weekend in Milwaukee as they fight for a playoff spot.
Sep 26 2023Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki continued to contribute at the plate, though it was his costly error in the eighth inning that will be remembered from this game. The outfielder had a chance to end the bottom of the eighth inning but misplayed a routine flyball, allowing Atlanta to score twice on the play and pull ahead 7-6. Defensive mishaps don't generally impact fantasy, though Suzuki will need to shake off the blunder quickly and stay locked in offensively to help the Cubs secure a playoff spot.
Sep 23 2023Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and three total RBI in Friday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was the only Chicago player with multiple hits as he powered the Cubs to a big win in their playoff chase. The outfielder is now up to 20 home runs for the first time at the MLB level, and his numbers are up across the board from his 2022 rookie season. Suzuki has been particularly locked in this month with a 1.169 OPS, seven long balls and 22 RBI across 21 games.
Sep 22 2023Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki opened the game's scoring with a first-inning RBI single and then delivered a two-run shot to left field in the bottom of the fourth. He also added another single for good measure in the bottom of the sixth to round out his three-hit day. Suzuki, 29, is now up to 20 home runs on the season and boasts a .370/.429/.741 batting line with 22 RBI in 21 games since the calendar flipped to September.
Sep 15 2023Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki continues to rake in September -- he's batting .379 (22-for-58) with five homers and 17 RBI over 15 contests this month. His long ball Friday brought the Cubs within three runs, though the comeback push fell short. Suzuki is at a .277/.345/.475 slash line with 18 homers, 65 RBI, 66 runs scored and six stolen bases through 125 games this season.
Sep 12 2023Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki enjoyed his night at Coors Field, launching his 17th home run of the season with a runner on in the sixth inning and tacking on another RBI hit for good measure. After a rough patch in the beginning of August, the outfielder has heated up, as he's batting .412 this month with four home runs and 14 RBI across 13 games.
Sep 6 2023Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight night, Suzuki recorded three RBI, and his strong play lately is giving the Cubs a big boost in their hunt for a playoff spot. Over his last 10 games, Suzuki is batting .333 with three home runs and 10 RBI. The outfielder should remain locked into a prominent lineup spot as Chicago tries to punch its ticket to the postseason.
Sep 5 2023Suzuki went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 11-8 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki now has three straight multi-hit efforts, with home runs in the last two games. The hot stretch has pushed his batting average up to .273 to go along with an .807 OPS and 16 long balls. Suzuki batted .262 with a .769 OPS and 14 home runs in his first MLB campaign last season, so he's shown some signs of progress across the board and could be poised for a big finish as the Cubs battle for a playoff spot.
Sep 4 2023Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki's mammoth 432-ft solo home run in the second inning gave the Cubs a lead they never surrendered. With Monday's two hits, the 29-year-old extended his current hit streak to five games amidst a scorching hot stretch. Entering the game, he was slashing .315/.367/.618, good for a 161 wRC+, over the past 30 days.
Aug 28 2023Suzuki went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-1 victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has now recorded two hits in each of his last three games while extending his overall hit streak to 10 contests -- he's gone 16-for-37 (.432) with eight extra-base hits and a 1.260 OPS in that span. His hot streak has boosted his slash line to .270/.342/.443 this season with 13 home runs, 56 runs scored, 48 RBI and five steals across 450 plate appearances.
Aug 21 2023Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki went deep for the second straight game, giving him 13 long balls for the season. He had 14 home runs as a rookie last year, which certainly seems to be within reach with about a month's worth of games left. Suzuki seems to be settling in during his second MLB campaign after coming over from Japan, and he could be primed for a strong finish in a Chicago lineup that has looked good lately.
Aug 20 2023Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki connected for his 12th home run of the season in the fifth inning, continuing a good stretch for the outfielder this month. In August, he's batting .317 with four home runs across 12 games. Suzuki got a few days off at the beginning of the month amid some struggles at the plate, but it seems like the slump is behind him.
Aug 15 2023Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki got a few days off earlier this month amid some struggles, but he's been better lately. Over his last five games, the outfielder has gone 7-for-19 with two home runs. The Cubs invested heavily in Suzuki before the 2022 season, so he should stay in the lineup as long he avoids any more prolonged slumps.
Aug 11 2023Suzuki is starting in right field and batting eighth Friday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be the first time Suzuki will start in consecutive games since July 31. It will also be his first time starting against a right hander (Jose Berrios) since July 29. Suzuki has found himself platooning against left handed pitching, which he is slashing .274/.331/.415 against, but he is hitting below .250 against righties. Coming off a game in which he was a double shy of the cycle, perhaps Suzuki can use that as a catalyst for a resurgence at the plate.
Aug 9 2023Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a triple, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The triple was just the third of the season for Suzuki and the home run was his 10th, putting him within striking distance of the 14 long balls he hits as a rookie last year. Suzuki started Wednesday, which was his first start in five games amid some recent struggles. Perhaps the strong effort will get him going at the plate.
Aug 8 2023Cubs manager David Ross said that Suzuki will start Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is out of the lineup again Tuesday, marking his fourth straight absence from the starting nine. Ross wanted to give Suzuki a break amidst his struggles -- the 28-year-old is batting just .215/.276/.329 since the intermission. Chicago is lined up to oppose a lefty (David Peterson) on Wednesday and Suzuki may have to settle for short-side platoon duty for the time being.
Aug 7 2023Suzuki is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the third consecutive game, Suzuki is not in the Cubs' starting lineup. It will also be the 28-year-old's fifth time omitted from the lineup in the last seven games. The outfielder has not performed well since the All-Star break, slashing .218/.289/.333.
Aug 6 2023Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row and for the fourth time in the Cubs' past six contests. Mike Tauchman receives another start in right field while Christopher Morel serves as the designated hitter and Nick Madrigal starts at third base.
Aug 5 2023Suzuki is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has a .612 OPS in 78 at-bats since the All-Star break and will take a seat Saturday for the third time in Chicago's past five games. Mike Tauchman will man right field while Christopher Morel serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 3 2023Suzuki is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki takes a seat despite going 2-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in the Cubs' rout of Cincinnati on Wednesday. Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman are starting across the outfield and Christopher Morel is serving as the designated hitter in Thursday's series finale.
Aug 2 2023Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 16-6 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki was one of four Chicago hitters to go deep in the easy win. The outfielder is up to nine home runs this season after hitting 14 as a rookie in 2022. His production has been a little underwhelming, as his OPS is down to .723 from .769 last year, though he should remain a regular fixture in the lineup for the Cubs.
Aug 1 2023Suzuki is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Tauchman will play right field and bat leadoff for the host Cubs. Cody Bellinger is in center field, with trade acquisition Jeimer Candelario sliding in at first base. This is presumably just a day of mental and physical rest for Suzuki, who went 0-for-9 with three strikeouts over the final two days of July.
Jul 26 2023Suzuki went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki hadn't drawn multiple walks in a game since May 17. Lately, he hasn't needed to rely on free passes -- he's batting .306 (22-for-72) over his last 18 contests. He's also logged three steals in his last four games, giving him five thefts on the season. The outfielder owns a .259/.342/.395 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 37 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples through 83 games overall.
Jul 23 2023Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's win over the Cardinals. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki has been locked in lately, as he's gone 10-for-23 over the last five games and is batting an even .300 for the month. He's also swiped two bases in 18 July games after stealing only one base across 62 games through the end of June. Suzuki doesn't profile as a huge source of stolen bases moving forward, though it's promising to see him run a little bit more after recording nine steals as a rookie in 2022.
Jul 18 2023Suzuki went 4-for-6 with a home run, two runs scored and three total RBI in Tuesday's 17-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki helped power the Cubs to the rout as he recorded his first four-hit game of the year and second of his MLB career. The outfielder entered batting .250 for the season but boosted that to .259, which includes a .283 mark this month. Suzuki should continue to occupy a premium lineup spot in Chicago and get plenty of opportunities to deliver good stats.
Jul 9 2023Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki took Domingo German deep in the fifth inning, giving him seven home runs for the season, which is halfway to his total from last year. The outfielder is riding a six-game hitting streak in which he's batting .409. That's boosted his season average to .259, and he'll look to build on that mark when the second half of the season begins Friday.
Jul 4 2023Suzuki (neck) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki will start in right field and bat fifth against the Brewers and left-hander Wade Miley after being limited to pinch-hitting duties in Monday's series opener due to neck discomfort. It's been a lingering issue for Suzuki, who has slashed just .161/.242/.207 in 99 plate appearances since the beginning of June.
Jul 3 2023Cubs manager David Ross said that Suzuki, who is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers, is still experiencing some neck issues, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury kept Suzuki out of the lineup for three straight games last week, but he returned to action for the final two contests of the Cubs' weekend series with the Guardians and went 0-for-7 with two walks. Despite the fact that Suzuki is on the bench Monday, Ross didn't express any concern that the outfielder was at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list. In fact, the skipper noted that Suzuki could be available Monday in a pinch-hitting capacity.
Jul 1 2023Suzuki (neck) will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki missed the last three games due to a stiff neck, but he's ready to go in at least a limited capacity Saturday. Christopher Morel will be the right fielder Saturday, but if Suzuki gets through the game without issues, it's likely he'll be able to return to the field soon.
Jun 30 2023Suzuki (neck) will take batting practice Friday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki is absent from the Cubs' lineup Friday for the third straight game due to a neck injury, but it's certainly a good sign that he's been cleared to take batting practice beforehand. If he gets through BP with no problems, he seems likely to be ready to return sometime over the weekend. Mike Tauchman is handling right field for the Cubs on Friday.
Jun 29 2023Suzuki (neck) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight absence for Suzuki, who woke up Wednesday morning with some tightness in his neck. He is considered day-to-day. Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman will start across the outfield for the Cubs in Thursday's series finale versus Philly.
Jun 28 2023Suzuki is out of the lineup Wednesday due to a stiff neck, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki woke up with the neck stiffness and the Cubs didn't want to push it, though this sounds like a fairly minor issue. Ian Happ, Mike Tauchman and Christopher Morel will start across the outfield Wednesday versus the Phillies. Jared Young is filling the DH role.
Jun 14 2023Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki delivered his third multi-hit effort over the last four games, pushing his season batting average to .282 to go with a solid .825 OPS. The outfielder is occupying a premium spot in Chicago's lineup most days and should continue to post strong numbers in his second MLB campaign.
Jun 13 2023Suzuki (undisclosed) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki missed Sunday's series finale against the Giants due to general discomfort, but he's back in right field and batting third in Tuesday night's series opener versus Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old carries a solid .817 OPS with six home runs and one stolen base through 50 games this season with the Cubs.
Jun 11 2023Suzuki (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager David Ross said Saturday that Suzuki was dealing with some "small things" and he will remain sidelined one day later. With the Cubs having an off day Monday, there's a decent chance the outfielder is ready to go for Tuesday's series opener with the Pirates at Wrigley Field. In the meantime, Christopher Morel will start in right field and bat third as the Cubs go for the sweep over San Francisco on Sunday.
Jun 10 2023Cubs manager David Ross told reporters that Suzuki is out of the lineup against the Giants on Saturday while dealing "with some small things," Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ross says that Suzuki is available off the bench for Saturday's game. While the outfielder will likely not play in this one, it does sound like this is precautionary, and Suzuki should be back in the lineup in the coming days.
Jun 9 2023Suzuki went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki opened June in a 1-for-23 rut, but he's racked up five hits, including two doubles, over his last two games. The outfielder has generally been one of the Cubs' better hitters this season with a .278/.367/.450 slash line despite his recent slump. He's added six home runs, 19 RBI, 21 runs scored, one stolen base, 11 doubles and a triple through 50 contests.
May 26 2023Suzuki is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day of rest for Suzuki. The hot-hitting Christopher Morel will start Friday's game in right field.
May 23 2023Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki got a late start to the season due to a oblique strain and then hit just one home run in 15 April games. The power has come around in May, however, as he now has five long balls in 20 games this month. Suzuki was an accomplished hitter in Japan and looks to be picking up steam in his second MLB campaign.
May 20 2023Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Phillies. He also stole his first base off the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Seeing Suzuki be aggressive on the basepaths is a good sign that he's fully recovered from an oblique issue that kept him out earlier in the year. As a rookie in 2022, he chipped in nine stolen bases in 111 games while batting .262 with a .769 OPS. The outfielder is now batting a solid .293 this season with an .881 OPS and may start to see his steals trend upward as well if he keeps reaching base consistently.
May 17 2023Suzuki went 3-for-3 with two home runs, two walks and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four of Suzuki's five homers on the year have come in his last four games, as the outfielder seems to have rediscovered his power swing. He hit a solo shot in the first inning and a two-run blast in the third, both off of J.P. France. Suzuki has racked up seven extra-base hits over his last nine contests, and he's now slashing .286/.372/.491 with 17 RBI, 13 runs scored and no stolen bases through 31 contests.
May 16 2023Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki hit a two-run shot, his third of the season, in the ninth inning with the Cubs down 7-1 in a game they lost 7-3. It counts all the same in fantasy, and the outfielder now has two of those long balls across his last three games. After dealing with an oblique issue to begin the year, Suzuki looks healthy, and he should continue to get more comfortable at the plate.
May 14 2023Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki wasn't able to make much of an impact in the blowout loss, but his homer was his second of the year and first since his season debut April 14. The outfielder has gone 5-for-14 with four extra-base hits, three RBI and three walks over his last four contests. For the season, he's slashing .267/.353/.406 with 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, six doubles and a triple through 116 plate appearances.
May 7 2023Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Marlins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Suzuki started the past 16 games and will receive Sunday off after he slashed .230/.288/.311 during that stretch. Nelson Velazquez will take over in right field in the series finale against Miami.