Impact Suzuki will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games after he went 1-for-9 with a run, a walk and a strikeout in his last three contests. Drew Butera will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Suzuki isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Resting Sunday Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact With Max Stassi (concussion) on the 7-day injured list, Suzuki has temporarily taken over as the Angels' No. 1 catcher. After going 1-for-9 at the dish while starting in three of the Angels' last four games, Suzuki will be getting a routine breather for the series finale. Drew Butera will fill in for Suzuki at catcher, working in a battery with Jose Quintana.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Not starting Friday Suzuki isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Suzuki had gone just 1-for-6 in his last two games. Drew Butera will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Could catch for Ohtani often Suzuki has connected well as Shohei Ohtani's battery mate, and the two could be paired up frequently moving forward, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Max Stassi was activated from the injured list Thursday and figures to work as the Angels' primary catcher, but Suzuki should still start a few times a week. It appears that he could be a mainstay behind the plate in games that Ohtani pitches, as Maddon "values familiarity" with the flamethrowing hurler. Suzuki has fared well enough at the dish this season to warrant continued playing time, slashing .243/.326/.351 with a home run and four RBI.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Suzuki is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers.
Impact He's been swinging a hot bat, hitting .320 with one home run and three strikeouts over his last 25 at-bats. Anthony Bemboom will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Suzuki recently picked up an elbow injury, but he was able to start behind the plate in Saturday's 16-2 loss, going 0-for-2 while reaching base on a hit by pitch. He'll cede catching duties to Anthony Bemboom in the series finale.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Saturday Suzuki (elbow) is starting Saturday's game against the Astros.
Impact Suzuki missed Friday's game due to an elbow injury, but he'll start behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday. In his last four games, Suzuki has gone 3-for-14 with a home run, three RBI and three strikeouts.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Friday's lineup Suzuki (elbow) is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manager Joe Maddon said Thursday he expected Suzuki to return to Friday's lineup, but the veteran backstop is apparently still battling the elbow issue. Anthony Bemboom will start behind the plate and bat ninth for the Halos.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Suzuki isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Suzuki was in the starting lineup in each of the last three games and went 3-for-11 with a home run and three RBI. Anthony Bemboom will take over behind the plate Wednesday, batting eighth.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs first homer Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday in the Angels' 6-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Though he's in his age-37 season, Suzuki has proven himself to be one of the better offensive catchers in baseball over the past half decade. The Angels envision him filling more of a part-time role in 2021, but he'll be in store for the bulk of the starts behind the dish while Max Stassi (thumb) is on the injured list. Considering Stassi has yet to resume catching workouts, Suzuki should benefit from at least one more week as the Angels' No. 1 backstop.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes seat Saturday Suzuki isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Suzuki went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Friday's series opener against Minnesota. Anthony Bemboom will take over behind the dish Saturday, batting ninth.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Wednesday Suzuki isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Impact Suzuki had started each of the last two games and went 3-for-4 with a double, one run and one RBI. However, Anthony Bemboom will take over behind the plate Wednesday, batting eighth.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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On bench Sunday Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Suzuki and Max Stassi have alternated turns behind the plate sine April 3, with both backstops picking up four starts apiece. Off to a 1-for-12 start while striking out seven times, Suzuki hasn't made an early case for earning more work at Stassi's expense.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Quiet at plate this spring Suzuki is slashing .250/.368/.250 with two RBI across nine Cactus League games.
Impact Suzuki has struck out only once in his 16 at-bats, but he has yet to collect an extra-base hit. He's likely to back up Max Stassi behind the plate for the Angels this season.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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