SEIYA SUZUKI NEWS

On bench Tuesday Suzuki is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three walks, steal in win Suzuki went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the White Sox.

Impact 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.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits, steal Saturday Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's win over the Cardinals. He also stole a base.

Impact 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.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts big line Tuesday Suzuki went 4-for-6 with a home run, two runs scored and three total RBI in Tuesday's 17-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Sunday Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

Impact 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.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Suzuki (neck) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers.

Impact 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.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to neck issue Cubs 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 H...

Impact 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.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Suzuki is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Milwaukee.

Impact Suzuki had played the last two days after missing the previous three games with a neck injury. There's been no indication that he's had a setback, but he'll begin this one on the bench. Mike Tauchman is in right field.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as designated hitter Suzuki (neck) will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against Cleveland.

Impact 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.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking batting practice Suzuki (neck) will take batting practice pregame Friday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact 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. If he gets through BP with no problems, he seems likely to be ready to return to action sometime over the weekend. Mike Tauchman is handling right field for the Cubs on Friday.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Suzuki (neck) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact 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.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with stiff neck Suzuki is out of the lineup Wednesday due to a stiff neck, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Suzuki is absent from the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Ian Happ, Mike Tauchman and Christopher Morel will start across the outfield and Jared Young is serving as the Cubs' designated hitter versus the Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Suzuki has gone 0-for-13 over his last three games and is slashing just .229/.319/.392 off righties this year.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers another multi-hit effort Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Pirates.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: Seiya Suzuki is back in the Cubs lineup and... - The Athletic Seiya Suzuki is back in the Cubs lineup and batting third vs. Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field.

JUNE 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday Suzuki (undisclosed) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact 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.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Suzuki (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Impact 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, it's likely 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.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather to recover Cubs 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 Trib...

Impact 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.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Suzuki will be on the bench Saturday against San Francisco.

Impact Suzuki has gone 5-for-7 with a walk and a pair of doubles over his last two games, but he'll nonetheless head to the bench for the first time since May 26. Christopher Morel, who's most recent hit was recorded on that same date, will get the start in right field.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Friday's win Suzuki went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Giants.

Impact 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.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Suzuki is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact 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 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits sixth home run Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

Impact 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 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki emerging after slow start: 'He's key in the middle of that order' Suzuki isn't just hitting well, he's also showing a knack for outstanding jumps in right field and above-average speed.

MAY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Collects two hits, stolen base Suzuki 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.

Impact 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 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two more homers Wednesday Suzuki went 3-for-3 with two home runs, two walks and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros.

Impact 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 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE