KURT SUZUKI NEWS

Retreats to bench Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Suzuki had started three of the past four games behind the dish, but he'll cede catching duties to Yan Gomes in the series finale. With a pair of singles in Saturday's 5-3 loss, Suzuki extended his hit streak to a season-best 11 games, during which he's slashed .333/.391/.436. Gomes had handled the larger portion of the timeshare behind the dish to begin the season, but Suzuki's hot bat of late appears to have vaulted him back atop the depth chart.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts' 3-run HR and bullpen carry Red Sox past Nats, 5-3

Xander Bogaerts hit an early three-run homer and Boston's bullpen held Washington scoreless over the final 6 2/3 innings, lifting the Red Sox over the Nationals 5-3

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay Rays: Kurt Suzuki could be answer to catching woes Production at the catcher position for the Tampa Bay Rays has been non-existent this year. Would they entertain trading for Kurt Suzuki? Kur...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Sitting nightcap Suzuki is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Suzuki started behind the plate in the matinee and went 1-for-3 with one run scored. Yan Gomes will bat eighth and catch for rookie Wil Crowe in his major-league debut in Game 2.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Suzuki is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Suzuki was scheduled to sit Wednesday before the game was postponed, and he'll remain on the bench with the Nationals back in action Friday. He currently has a six-game hit streak and is 6-for-20 during that stretch. Yan Gomes starts behind the plate for Washington.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson's walk-off homer gives Braves 7-6 win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a four-run rally that gave the Atlanta Braves a stunning 7-6 victory over the Washington Nation...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Suzuki isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Suzuki will be on the bench for the third consecutive game. Yan Gomes is starting behind the dish once again, batting eighth.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Suzuki isn't in the lineup for Friday's originally scheduled game against the Orioles.

Impact Suzuki will take a seat for the second consecutive game with Yan Gomes taking over behind the plate Friday. Suzuki is hitting .242 with one home run and five RBI over 10 games this season.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Thursday Suzuki is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Suzuki, who connected on his first home run of the season in Wednesday's 11-6 loss, will unsurprisingly sit out with the Nationals concluding their series in New York with a day game after a night game. Yan Gomes will work in a battery with Austin Voth in the matinee affair.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Connects on first homer Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

Impact It took him 10 games, but Suzuki finally launched his first homer of 2020. The veteran backstop has had a slow start at the plate overall, slashing .242/.257/.394, but that's still been more productive than Yan Gomes. Unless that changes, Suzuki's spot at the top of the depth chart should be secure.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith rally Mets past Nationals 11-6

Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith had back-to-back RBI doubles in a four-run first inning and hit consecutive homers in a five-run sixth, leading the New York Mets to an 11-6 win over...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Suzuki remains on the bench Monday against the Mets.

Impact Suzuki had started eight of the Nationals' first 11 games behind the plate, but he's since been on the bench for two straight. With a .231/.250/.308 slash line in his first 28 plate appearances, it's not too surprising to see his role decrease. Yan Gomes will get the nod again behind the plate.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Suzuki has thus far handled the larger portion of the timeshare behind the plate with Yan Gomes this season, starting in eight games to Gomes' four. Though he'll be resting due to the quick turnaround for Sunday's game, expect Suzuki to rejoin the lineup in Monday's series opener versus the Mets.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Suzuki is not starting Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Suzuki started five of the first seven games behind the plate. Yan Gomes gets the nod for just the third time in his absence Tuesday.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Indians' Bieber strikes out 13 against Twins to tie record

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor, Suzuki lift Nats past Jays 6-4 before 4-day break

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JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficult

The recently launched baseball season has provided ample evidence old habits among players are hard to shake, even when the changes are meant to mitigate the risk of spreading the...

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernández hits 2 of 4 Blue Jays homers in 4-1 win at Nats

Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s four solo homers off Aníbal Sánchez to account for all the Blue Jays’ scoring in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heavier workload to begin year Suzuki will start behind the dish Monday against the Blue Jays and will bat seventh.

Impact Suzuki will pick up his third start in four games to begin the season, but the Nationals are still expected to distribute the catching work fairly evenly between the 36-year-old and Yan Gomes this season. Of the two, Suzuki profiles as the more interesting fantasy option of the two, while Gomes is the superior defensive backstop. Suzuki has submitted wRC+ marks north of 100 in each of the past three seasons, slashing .272/.335/.485 overall during that stretch.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Gomes isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Gomes made his season debut Sunday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, but he'll sit once again in Monday's contest. Kurt Suzuki is starting at catcher, batting seventh.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Safe at home? Social distancing difficult around MLB plates

There is some concern about how safe it will be at home plate with baseball getting ready for a shortened season amid the coronavirus pandemic

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bubble for 30-man roster Read is in consideration for one of the final spots on the 30-man roster, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Impact Nats manager Dave Martinez wants to carry a third catcher so he has the flexibility to use Kurt Suzuki as a DH or pinch hitter on the days he's not catching, opening the door for Read to earn a spot. The 26-year-old has also been getting some reps at first base in summer camp, potentially giving him a little more versatility off the bench. Read made his big-league debut in 2017 and has only 22 plate appearances with the Nats to date, but he did slash a solid .275/.317/.546 with 20 homers in 82 games for Triple-A Fresno last season.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

When is a slump worse than a slump? When there are 60 games

Here's one issue that could affect baseball in 2020: With so many fewer games this season, players could worry if their stats look bad because of one bad stretch

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals’ catcher Kurt Suzuki on baseball’s pending return, World Series rings + more Kurt Suzuki is back for another season in D.C., and he’s got new jewelry...

JULY 17, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM