SEIYA SUZUKI NEWS

Reaches four times in return Suzuki (ankle) went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Suzuki missed the last two games due to a sprained ankle he sustained during Tuesday's contest, but he looked fully health 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 career bests in those categories as well. His current .850 OPS would also be a new career high.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Suzuki (ankle) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Suzuki sprained his ankle during Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, but he'll now return to the Cubs' 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.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Suzuki (ankle) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Reds.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in lineup Saturday Cubs 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-T...

Impact Suzuki is missing a second straight start Friday after departing Tuesday's game versus the Phillies with a sprained ankle. However, he hit in the batting cages pregame and will be available off the bench before likely returning to the lineup Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact This will be the second straight start Suzuki has missed after he sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's game versus the Phillies. The Cubs have not ruled out him playing at some point this weekend, but he's day-to-day. Michael Busch is at designated hitter in Friday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Suzuki isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with sprained ankle Suzuki was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Phillies due to a sprained right ankle, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday Suzuki isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Washington.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Nationals.

Impact Suzuki blasted his 21st home run of the season in the third inning, which pushed him past his previous career high 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, making it a productive fantasy campaign overall for the 30-year-old.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Monday Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 9-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard four times Suzuki went 1-for-3 with three walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits Tuesday Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact Suzuki plated his first run since Aug. 28 with a base hit in the eighth and his sixth inning double was his first extra-base hit since Sept. 1. 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, slugging percentage and OPS, 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.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs steal Tuesday Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Pirates.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks two doubles Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two walks, and two runs scored in Sunday's win against Washington.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies four hits in rout Suzuki went 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep twice in win Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI and three runs in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep twice in win Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI and three runs in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins.

Impact 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 stretch, so the three Saturday were a welcome sight. Despite missing some time due to injury, the 30-year-old has put together another nice season with an .830 OPS through 103 games.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches three times, scores in win Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact Suzuki extended his hitting streak to three games, with two of those contests multi-hit performances. He's in the midst of another solid season, slashing .266/.340/.464 with 16 home runs and 10 stolen bases across 102 games. It's Suzuki's first campaign reaching double figures in both categories.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yariel Rodríguez strikes out Seiya Suzuki | 08/16/2024 Yariel Rodríguez catches Seiya Suzuki looking at strike three for his fifth K of the day to close out the 5th inning

AUGUST 16 • MLB.COM

Triples, scores in loss Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Guardians.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Suzuki (neck) will start in right field and bat third Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor neck issue Suzuki 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...

Impact 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.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Getting night off Suzuki is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Suzuki will get his first true day off since May 30, yielding to Mike Tauchman in right field while Cody Bellinger fills in at DH. Suzuki is slashing .274/.347/.494 across 383 plate appearances.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 16th home run Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Wednesday Suzuki went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 13-4 win over the Reds.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE