PATRICK WISDOM NEWS

Doubles twice, drives in three Wisdom (wrist) went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Reds.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom's 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5

Patrick Wisdom doubled twice and had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to even their three-game series

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In starting lineup after HBP Wisdom (wrist) is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Cubs on Tuesday night against the Reds.

Impact Wisdom took a pitch off his left wrist in Monday's series opener versus Cincinnati, but he finished out the game and X-rays taken afterward came back clean. All is well for the 31-year-old, who has already slugged two homers in 13 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays clean on wrist Wisdom 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep twice Sunday Wisdom went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes a seat Saturday Wisdom is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May split time at third Wisdom may split time at third base for the Cubs along with Edwin Rios and Nick Madrigal, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact This isn't great news for Wisdom, who started 134 games last season. It seems like that number will come down with three players in the mix at the hot corner. Wisdom is expected to play mostly against lefties, while Rios gets some righties and Madrigal works in as more of a contact hitter in certain spots. Someone could emerge and take over most of the playing time, but until that happens, it might be a situation worth avoiding in fantasy.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Having strong spring Wisdom is batting .343 with a 1.036 OPS and two home runs across 35 Cactus League at-bats.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Wisdom (groin) is starting at first base and batting third Monday versus the Mariners, Al Yellon of SB Nation reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with groin soreness Cubs 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 starti...

Impact 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.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched again due to groin Wisdom (groin) was scratched from the Cubs' Cactus League lineup again Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact 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. 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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Wisdom (groin) is back in the Cubs' Cactus League lineup Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Wisdom had to be scratched from Monday's lineup with left groin tightness, but he's feeling well enough to serve as the designated hitter Tuesday. He should be ready to play the field later this week.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched due to groin soreness Wisdom 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should remain starter Wisdom 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 repo...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Monday Wisdom is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to break skid in matchup with the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds aim to stop their six-game skid when they take on the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds look to end their five-game skid with a win against the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds look to break their four-game skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles twice Thursday Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and an RBI in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0

The Phillies lost their fifth straight game and dropped into a tie for the National League’s final wild card berth as the Chicago Cubs swept the season series from Philadelphia wit...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, steals base in win Wisdom 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3

Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run homer and Adrian Sampson tossed six efficient innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in victory Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates to break slide in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5

Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 for their fourth straight win

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS