Seiya Suzuki Injury News & Updates

Suzuki is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Suzuki started the previous 47 games and posted a 1.086 OPS during that stretch, but he'll shift to the bench Sunday after the Cubs were eliminated from postseason contention. The 29-year-old is poised to finish his second season in Chicago with an. 842 OPS, 20 homers, 74 RBI and 75 runs in 138 games.

Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.

Suzuki had a tough series in Atlanta due to a costly error in Tuesday's loss, though he did still manage to go 5-for-13 over the three games with four RBI. The outfielder has had a nice season overall with an .843 OPS, 20 home runs and 74 RBI, and the Cubs will need him to keep it up this weekend in Milwaukee as they fight for a playoff spot.

Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

Suzuki continued to contribute at the plate, though it was his costly error in the eighth inning that will be remembered from this game. The outfielder had a chance to end the bottom of the eighth inning but misplayed a routine flyball, allowing Atlanta to score twice on the play and pull ahead 7-6. Defensive mishaps don't generally impact fantasy, though Suzuki will need to shake off the blunder quickly and stay locked in offensively to help the Cubs secure a playoff spot.

Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and three total RBI in Friday's win over the Rockies.

Suzuki was the only Chicago player with multiple hits as he powered the Cubs to a big win in their playoff chase. The outfielder is now up to 20 home runs for the first time at the MLB level, and his numbers are up across the board from his 2022 rookie season. Suzuki has been particularly locked in this month with a 1.169 OPS, seven long balls and 22 RBI across 21 games.

Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.

Suzuki opened the game's scoring with a first-inning RBI single and then delivered a two-run shot to left field in the bottom of the fourth. He also added another single for good measure in the bottom of the sixth to round out his three-hit day. Suzuki, 29, is now up to 20 home runs on the season and boasts a .370/.429/.741 batting line with 22 RBI in 21 games since the calendar flipped to September.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Suzuki continues to rake in September -- he's batting .379 (22-for-58) with five homers and 17 RBI over 15 contests this month. His long ball Friday brought the Cubs within three runs, though the comeback push fell short. Suzuki is at a .277/.345/.475 slash line with 18 homers, 65 RBI, 66 runs scored and six stolen bases through 125 games this season.

Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies.

Suzuki enjoyed his night at Coors Field, launching his 17th home run of the season with a runner on in the sixth inning and tacking on another RBI hit for good measure. After a rough patch in the beginning of August, the outfielder has heated up, and he's batting ,412 this month with four home runs and 14 RBI across 13 games.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

For the second straight night, Suzuki recorded three RBI, and his strong play lately is giving the Cubs a big boost in their hunt for a playoff spot. Over his last 10 games, Suzuki is batting .333 with three home runs and 10 RBI. The outfielder should remain locked into a prominent lineup spot as Chicago tries to punch its ticket to the postseason.

Suzuki went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 11-8 win over the Giants.

Suzuki now has three straight multi-hit efforts, with home runs in the last two games. The hot stretch has pushed his batting average up to .273 to go along with an .807 OPS and 16 long balls. Suzuki batted .262 with a .769 OPS and 14 home runs in his first MLB campaign last season, so he's shown some signs of progress across the board and could be poised for a big finish as the Cubs battle for a playoff spot.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Giants.

Suzuki's mammoth 432-ft solo home run in the second inning gave the Cubs a lead they never surrendered. With Monday's two hits, the 29-year-old extended his current hit streak to five games amidst a scorching hot stretch. Entering the game, he was slashing .315/.367/.618, good for a 161 wRC+, over the past 30 days.

Suzuki went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-1 victory over the Pirates.

Suzuki has now recorded two hits in each of his last three games while extending his overall hit streak to 10 contests -- he's gone 16-for-37 (.432) with eight extra-base hits and a 1.260 OPS in that span. His hot streak has boosted his slash line to .270/.342/.443 this season with 13 home runs, 56 runs scored, 48 RBI and five steals across 450 plate appearances.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Tigers.

Suzuki went deep for the second straight game, giving him 13 long balls for the season. He had 14 home runs as a rookie last year, which certainly seems to be within reach with about a month's worth of games left. Suzuki seems to be settling in during his second MLB campaign after coming over from Japan, and he could be primed for a strong finish in a Chicago lineup that has looked good lately.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

Suzuki connected for his 12th home run of the season in the fifth inning, continuing a good stretch for the outfielder this month. In August, he's batting .317 with four home runs across 12 games. Suzuki got a few days off at the beginning of the month amid some struggles at the plate, but it seems like the slump is behind him.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox.

Suzuki got a few days off earlier this month amid some struggles, but he's been better lately. Over his last five games, the outfielder has gone 7-for-19 with two home runs. The Cubs invested heavily in Suzuki before the 2022 season, so he should stay in the lineup as long he avoids any more prolonged slumps.

Suzuki is starting in right field and batting eighth for the Cubs on Friday.

This will be the first time Suzuki will start in consecutive games since July 31. It will also be his first time starting against a right hander since July 29. Suzuki has found himself platooning against left handed pitching, which the outfielder is slashing .274/.331/.415 against, but hitting below .250 against righties. Coming off a game in which he was a double shy of the cycle, perhaps Suzuki can use that as a catalyst for a resurgence at the plate.

Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a triple, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

The triple was just the third of the season for Suzuki and the home run was his 10th, putting him within striking distance of the 14 long balls he hits as a rookie last year. Suzuki started Wednesday, which was his first start in five games amid some recent struggles. Perhaps the strong effort will get him going at the plate.

Cubs manager David Ross said that Suzuki will start Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki is out of the lineup again Tuesday, marking his fourth straight absence from the starting nine. Ross wanted to give Suzuki a break amidst his struggles -- the 28-year-old is batting just .215/.276/.329 since the intermission. Chicago is lined up to oppose a lefty (David Peterson) on Wednesday and Suzuki may have to settle for short-side platoon duty for the time being.

Suzuki is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

For the third consecutive game, Suzuki is not in the Cubs' starting lineup. It will also be the 28-year-old's fifth time omitted from the lineup in the last seven games. The outfielder has not performed well since the All-Star break, slashing .218/.289/.333.

Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row and for the fourth time in the Cubs' past six contests. Mike Tauchman receives another start in right field while Christopher Morel serves as the designated hitter and Nick Madrigal starts at third base.

Suzuki is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Suzuki has a .612 OPS in 78 at-bats since the All-Star break and will take a seat Saturday for the third time in Chicago's past five games. Mike Tauchman will man right field while Christopher Morel serves as the designated hitter.

Suzuki is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.

Suzuki takes a seat despite going 2-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in the Cubs' rout of Cincinnati on Wednesday. Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman are starting across the outfield and Christopher Morel is serving as the designated hitter in Thursday's series finale.

Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 16-6 win over the Reds.

Suzuki was one of four Chicago hitters to go deep in the easy win. The outfielder is up to nine home runs this season after hitting 14 as a rookie in 2022. His production has been a little underwhelming, as his OPS is down to .723 from .769 last year, though he should remain a regular fixture in the lineup for the Cubs.

Suzuki is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 Herald reports.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Suzuki is absent from the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Ian Happ, Mike Tauchman and Christopher Morel will start across the outfield while Jared Young serves 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 Tribune reports.

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.

Suzuki will be on the bench Saturday against San Francisco.

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.

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

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.

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

It looks to be a routine day of rest for Suzuki. The hot-hitting Christopher Morel will start Friday's game in right field.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Astros.

Suzuki hit a two-run shot, his third of the season, in the ninth inning with the Cubs down 7-1 in a game they lost 7-3. It counts all the same in fantasy, and the outfielder now has two of those long balls across his last three games. After dealing with an oblique issue to begin the year, Suzuki looks healthy, and he should continue to get more comfortable at the plate.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Twins.

Suzuki wasn't able to make much of an impact in the blowout loss, but his homer was his second of the year and first since his season debut April 14. The outfielder has gone 5-for-14 with four extra-base hits, three RBI and three walks over his last four contests. For the season, he's slashing .267/.353/.406 with 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, six doubles and a triple through 116 plate appearances.

Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Marlins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki started the past 16 games and will receive Sunday off after he slashed .230/.288/.311 during that stretch. Nelson Velazquez will take over in right field in the series finale against Miami.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 13-0 win over the Dodgers.

Suzuki was not one of the four Chicago players with home runs, though he still had an impact on the game. The outfielder didn't make his 2023 debut until April 14 due to an oblique strain he suffered in late February, but he's wasted no time getting going, as he has hits in six of the seven games he's played and a .370 batting average overall.

Suzuki is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Athletics.

Suzuki will take a seat after starting five straight games after returning from the injured list following an oblique injury. The outfield has gone 7-for-20 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored so far this season. Patrick Wisdom will start in right field while Nick Madrigal enters the lineup at third base and bats eighth in the series finale.

Suzuki went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Dodgers.

Suzuki was making his season debut after missing the first three weeks of the 2023 campaign due to a left oblique strain suffered during spring training. He started in right field and batted cleanup. Suzuki should have a prominent spot in the lineup moving forward, and he'll look to build on the .769 OPS he posted in his first MLB campaign last year.

Suzuki (oblique) was activated Friday from the 10-day injured list, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Suzuki will start in right field and bat cleanup in his season debut Friday night at Dodger Stadium after missing the first three weeks of the 2023 campaign due to a left oblique strain that he suffered back at the beginning of spring training. The 28-year-old outfielder could be in for a highly productive sophomore showing if his health cooperates. He tallied 14 homers and nine stolen bases over his first 111 major-league games with the Cubs in 2022.

Suzuki (oblique) is expected to return to the Cubs on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki was rumored to be nearing a return to Chicago this weekend and it now appears to be coming to fruition. The outfielder has been unavailable to start the regular season as he tended to an injured oblique he sustained in late February, but he's set to join the team following a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. Suzuki produced a .262 batting average with 14 homers, 46 RBI, 54 runs and nine stolen bases over 397 at-bats in his rookie campaign with the Cubs in 2022.

Suzuki (oblique) could be activated as early as this weekend, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki began a minor-league rehab assignment last weekend at Triple-A Iowa and homered Wednesday in his fourth game there. The 28-year-old outfielder has missed the first three weeks of the 2023 season while recovering from a left oblique strain, but he'll carry post-hype breakout potential upon his return to the Cubs after showing promising flashes during an injury-affected rookie campaign in 2022.

Suzuki (oblique) could be activated from the injured list during the Cubs' April 14-19 road trip, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Manager David Ross referred to the timeline as a "best-case scenario" for the outfielder. Suzuki hasn't had any discomfort in his oblique for a while and is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa, but he's essentially at the early stages of spring training in terms of getting in his reps. While he needs to knock a little more rust off, Suzuki's season debut isn't far away.

Suzuki (oblique) played five innings Saturday while going 1-for-2 with a walk in a rehab game with Triple-A Iowa.

He also picked up a sacrifice fly. It's the first official rehab game for Suzuki with the outfielder as he works his way back from the oblique strain that has sidelined him since the start of the spring season. The 28-year-old will likely need to play a couple more games for Iowa before returning to the Cubs at some point next week.

Suzuki (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Joey Pollizze of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki has been getting at-bats in simulated games for a bit and is now ready to test things out in official game action. The outfielder figures to need a handful of rehab contests before being activated but could be back in the Cubs' lineup at some point next week.

Suzuki (oblique) is slated to get two at-bats out of the DH spot in a simulated game Tuesday in Arizona, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki played four innings of right field in a camp game Monday and will get more work at the dish Tuesday as he continues to rebound from a left oblique strain. He should soon be cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment and seems likely to join the Cubs' active roster by mid-April.

Suzuki (oblique) played four innings in right field during a simulated game in Arizona on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki was able to get two at-bats in the simulated action in Mesa. The outfielder has been out since early in the spring season with an oblique strain, but has a chance to return to the Cubs and their starting lineup in the coming weeks, if not days. A rehab assignment in the minor-leagues is likely the next step for Suzuki.

Suzuki (oblique) will get some at-bats in extended spring games over the next couple days, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Suzuki missed the start of the season with a strained left oblique, but he doesn't appear to be set to miss too much time. A rehab assignment could soon follow if the outfielder gets through his extended-spring games without issues.

Suzuki (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

It's an expected move from the Cubs since Suzuki went down early in spring training with a strained left oblique. The 28-year-old was cleared for limited game action late in camp, so he may have only a minimum-length stay on the shelf. Miles Mastrobuoni is starting in right field for Chicago's Opening Day matchup with Milwaukee.

Suzuki (oblique) was cleared to play the outfield in a minor-league spring training game Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki is on track to open the season on the 10-day injured list, but now that he's been cleared to hit and play the outfield over the past couple days, he may be trending toward a minimum-length stay on the shelf.

Suzuki (oblique) participated in batting practice Saturday and looked good, though he's still expected to begin the season on the injured list.

Suzuki also took batting practice and did some light baserunning Wednesday, so he seems to be advancing. However, the Cubs will likely be cautious with the outfielder, especially early in the season when temperatures are lower and muscle strains are a bit trickier to manage. Suzuki should still be back around mid-April and will slot back into the starting lineup at that point.

Suzuki (oblique) will take normal batting practice in the cage Wednesday and also do some light baserunning, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

It's a step up from the soft-toss drills Suzuki had been going through. The outfielder is coming up on a month since being diagnosed with a moderate left oblique strain and he's made some nice progress of late. Suzuki will begin the season on the injured list but might not wind up missing much time.

Suzuki (oblique) threw long-toss, ran sprints and hit in the cage Tuesday in Cubs camp, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki continues to take promising strides in his recovery from the moderate left oblique strain that he suffered in late February. He's going to open the 2023 regular season on the injured list, but all current signs point to the 28-year-old outfielder being part of the Cubs' everyday lineup come mid-April.

Suzuki (oblique) will add front-flips in his hitting program Sunday and has been taking non-contact swings in the past few days, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki continues to make progress in his attempt to come back from the oblique strain that has sidelined him since late February. The outfielder is all but assured to open the season on the injured list, but the current belief is that without a setback he stands a good chance of rejoining the Cubs by the middle of April.

Suzuki (oblique) played catch Wednesday and will take dry swings Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki will stick to that sort of routine for the next week before hopefully advancing to tee work. The outfielder is headed for a season-opening stint on the injured list after suffering a moderate left oblique strain in late February, but the current belief is that he will be able to join the Cubs' active roster by mid-April.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Suzuki (oblique) is in "strong jeopardy" of missing the start of the regular season, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki suffered a moderate left oblique strain last week, and it's an injury that often requires around a full month of rest and rehab work. "We're not gonna put any firm timetables on it but I think there's a general expectation of what a moderate oblique injury is," said Hoyer. "That certainly would put Opening Day in strong jeopardy. We just want to make sure we get him completely healthy." Christopher Morel is the most obvious fill-in candidate for right field, though the Cubs do have a lot of options. Suzuki will hopefully be ready to take over by mid-April.

Suzuki has been diagnosed with a moderate left oblique strain, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Suzuki had to be scratched from the lineup Saturday and an MRI has revealed the bad news. The Cubs haven't provided a clear timetable for Suzuki's return to action, but the outfielder is almost certainly going to need a stint on the injured list. Nelson Velazquez, Christopher Morel, Edwin Rios, Zach McKinstry and Miles Mastrobuoni are among those who could see an uptick in playing time while Suzuki is out. It could also lead to Trey Mancini and Patrick Wisdom seeing more action in the outfield.

Suzuki (oblique) and the Cubs are still waiting for results of imaging before deciding the next steps, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki had imaging done on his left oblique injury on Sunday, but the Cubs are still in "wait-and-see mode" until doctors make a determination. The team is hopeful to know more by late Monday or early Tuesday. What the imaging says will not only determine Suzuki's status for the World Baseball Classic, but also potentially Opening Day.

Suzuki (oblique) will undergo medical imaging Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 28-year-old was scratched from Saturday's Cactus League game due to left oblique tightness, and the medical testing should provide clarity on the severity of the injury. Suzuki shouldn't be expected to see game action for at least a few days, regardless of the imaging results.

Suzuki was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Giants due to left oblique tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Whether Suzuki is dealing with a strain or nothing worse than standard early spring soreness should become clear following further tests. Injuries limited Suzuki to 111 games last season, but his finger issues as a rookie seem unrelated to his current oblique problem.

Suzuki has added about 20 pounds of muscle in the offseason in an effort to hold up better this year, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Suzuki ended up playing 111 games during his 2022 MLB debut, with a finger injury wiping out about a month. The added muscle might not help with finger injuries, but the Japanese outfielder still hopes he can be stronger later in the year. ''I just want to make sure I don't get injured during the season,'' he said. ''Just do my best to contribute to the team and obviously win a championship.'' The Cubs added Cody Bellinger in the offseason, though Suzuki should be locked in as a starting outfielder along with Ian Happ.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's victory over Cincinnati.

The Cubs scored five runs in the first inning Sunday, and Suzuki's contribution was a walk and a run scored on a Franmil Reyes base hit. The rookie also came around to score on a Nico Hoerner sacrifice fly after reaching via a single to right field. In four games since returning from the injured list Sept. 29, Suzuki is 6-for-14 with a home run and three runs scored.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Reds.

Suzuki's 14th home run of the season in the seventh inning was the difference maker in a 2-1 Chicago victory. The Japanese rookie has had a solid debut with a .785 OPS, though he also missed about a month with a finger injury earlier in the year, so his counting stats could have been better with more playing time. Suzuki could be primed for a big 2023 campaign if he stays healthy and gets more settled in at the MLB level.

Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Phillies.

Suzuki recorded a triple off lefty starter Ranger Suarez in his return from the restricted list. In the 18 games prior to his time out of the lineup, the outfielder enjoyed a .338 average and .538 slugging percentage over 65 at-bats.

Suzuki is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Suzuki has not taken the field since being activated from the restricted list Tuesday, but he will be back in his customary spot in right field Thursday afternoon and will hit second in the Cubs' batting order.

Suzuki isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies.

Although Suzuki was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Patrick Wisdom will take his place in right field and bat sixth Wednesday.

Suzuki was reinstated from the restricted list but is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

He missed more than the usual time for paternity leave, but Suzuki is back for the first of a three-game home series against Philadelphia. Suzuki is hitting .304 with three home runs and one steal in 13 September games.

Suzuki (personal) isn't expected to be available for the Cubs' four-game series in Pittsburgh this weekend, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 28-year-old was placed on the paternity list Saturday and shifted to the restricted list as a procedural move Thursday. His wife hasn't yet given birth, so Suzuki will likely remain out over the next few days. Michael Hermosillo should continue to see increased playing time while Suzuki is unavailable.

Suzuki (hand/wrist) was transferred from the paternity list to the restricted list Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki has been away from the team since Saturday following the birth of his child, and Thursday's move is simply procedural to give him a few additional days off since players are only allowed to spend 1-3 days on the paternity list. It's not yet clear when the 28-year-old will be back with the team or whether his hand/wrist issues will impact him upon his return.

Suzuki (hand/wrist) was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki dealt with a hand/wrist injury over the last several days but appeared off the bench Friday against Colorado. However, he'll now spend 1-3 days away from the team following the birth of his child. Esteban Quiroz's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa as part of a move to provide additional depth in Suzuki's absence.

Suzuki (wrist) isn't starting Friday against the Rockies.

Suzuki was hit by a pitch on his left hand/wrist Wednesday against the Mets and underwent X-rays after the game. The results of his X-rays aren't yet known, but h'ell be held out of the lineup for at least one game while Nelson Velazquez starts in right field and bats eighth.

Suzuki is undergoing X-rays on his left hand/wrist after he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's win over the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run before he was hit by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning. The 28-year-old remained in the game to run the bases and played the field in the bottom of the frame, but he's now heading for medical testing. The Cubs have a scheduled day off Thursday, and Suzuki should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double with one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's loss against the Reds.

Suzuki has been hot at the plate, slashing .368/.442/.526 in his 10 games leading up to Thursday, and he kept it up with a double and a solo home run. The homer was his 12th of the season and second in his last three games. It might be too little too late for him to secure Rookie of the Year honors, as Atlanta rookies Michael Harris and Spencer Strider continue to perform, but things are looking up for the 28-year-old from Japan.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with two walks, a home run and three total RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Reds.

Suzuki blasted a two-run home run, his 11th of the season, in the fifth inning. The rookie then walked with the bases loaded in the seventh to drive in another run. Suzuki missed all of June with a sprained left ring finger, but he's otherwise had a pretty good debut campaign with a .261 average and .761 OPS across 95 games. The Cubs paid him $85 million to come over from Japan in the offseason, so expectations will remain high heading into Suzuki's second MLB season in 2023, and he could take another step forward as he continues to get comfortable in his new league.

Suzuki isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Suzuki started the last six games and slashed .318/.375/.545 with a homer, two doubles, three runs, three RBI and two steals. He'll get a day off while Nelson Velazquez starts in right field and bats eighth.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in a 2-0 win Tuesday in game on of a doubleheader with St. Louis.

Suzuki drove in a run with a single and stole a base in the third inning. It was his eighth stolen base in 11 attempts this season and second in his last four contests. In Japan, he stole as many as 25 bases in a season but was never an efficient base stealer. The 27-year-old is 9-for-30 with a homer and five RBI in his last eight games.

Suzuki went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Milwaukee.

The rookie reached base all four times Sunday, including a solo home run against Brandon Woodruff in the fourth inning and a double in the ninth against Taylor Rogers. With seven total bases on the day, Suzuki raised his slugging percentage to .422. The outfielder has found a groove at the dish, batting .348 over his last eight games as he ups his case for Rookie of the Year.

Suzuki is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Nelson Velazquez will get the nod in right field while Suzuki takes a seat for the day game after a night game. Suzuki had started in each of the Cubs' last 11 contests, batting just .182 with one home run, five RBI and six additional runs during that stretch.

Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Nationals. He was also caught stealing.

The failed stolen base came at a bad time, as it was the second out in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Suzuki otherwise had a great night that included his ninth home run of the season. The rookie got off to a hot start this year with a .279/.405/.529 slash line in April, though he's slowed down since then. Suzuki should still see regular playing time for the rebuilding Cubs, and the Japanese outfielder has the talent to have a strong stretch run.

Suzuki went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 15-2 win over the Phillies.

Suzuki already had a solid day before he added a two-run shot in the ninth inning of Friday's blowout victory. In 14 games since returning from the injured list, the 27-year-old is slashing .400/.444/.600 with seven RBI and four extra-base hits. Suzuki is up to seven home runs with five steals, 25 runs scored and an .845 OPS through 217 plate appearances this season.

Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in a 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Suzuki also went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the matinee. The 27-year-old outfielder has stolen two bases in his last five games, giving him five in seven attempts this season. He's batting .357 (15-for-42) in 12 contests since returning from a sprained left index finger. He's posted a .271/.353/.453 slash line with six home runs, 26 RBI and 23 runs scored in 207 plate appearances overall as the Cubs' primary right fielder.

Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Suzuki looks to be receiving some maintenance for the series finale after he drew starts in the outfield each of the past three days. Nelson Velazquez will check into right field in place of Suzuki, who is hitting .333 with two home runs and a double in five starts since coming off the injured list July 4.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Since returning from the injured list on July 4, Suzuki has been locked in, slashing .333/.364/.667 across six games. The rookie showed a lot of promise early in the season before cooling down a bit, so perhaps he's getting back into a groove. Suzuki has the talent to make a fantasy impact down the stretch, and the Cubs will certainly give him plenty of playing time as long as he stays healthy.

Suzuki is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest with the Brewers.

Suzuki will get a breather after he went 4-for-9 with two homers and four RBI in his first two games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. Nelson Velazquez will take over in right field and bat fifth against Milwaukee.

Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a home run and three total RBI in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

A day after hitting an inside-the-park home run, Suzuki had a more conventional long ball Tuesday, taking Milwaukee starter Jason Alexander deep in the fifth inning with a runner on. The outfielder now has six home runs this season and is starting to look locked in like he did in the first few weeks of his rookie campaign. The talent is there for a big second half from Suzuki.

Suzuki (finger) went 2-for-4 with an inside the park home run in Monday's extra-innings loss to the Brewers.

Suzuki provided a dramatic moment in the top of the ninth inning, hitting a ball that ricocheted off the outfield wall and rolled away from the center fielder, which allowed him to come all the way around and score. Suzuki's fifth homer of the season gave the Cubs a 2-1 lead, but the Brewers rallied for a 5-2 win in 10 innings. This was Suzuki's first game since May 26 due to a sprained left index finer. The 27-year-old from Japan looks ready to roll moving forward, and he should resume an everyday role for the Cubs.

Suzuki (finger) was activated from the injured list Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki hoped to return to action Monday, and he will indeed do just that. It's not yet clear what role he will fill in Monday's game against the Brewers, but he figures to occupy a prominent spot in the Cubs' batting order moving forward.

Suzuki (finger) hopes to return from the 10-day injured list Monday against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday and has gone 3-for-6 with a homer, a double, two runs and two RBI in the minors. He'll reclaim his spot as the primary right fielder once he's ultimately activated. Prior to his absence, the 27-year-old slashed .245/.344/.432 with four homers, 21 RBI, 20 runs and three stolen bases.

Suzuki (finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Suzuki is working out with the Cubs in Chicago on Wednesday but should be in the lineup for the Triple-A club a day later. He's been out for over a month, so he'll likely require several rehab games before he's reinstated from the injured list.

Suzuki (finger) is getting close to a rehab assignment, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

He took live batting practice Tuesday and has been doing so for a few days. Suzuki has been dealing with a sprained left index finger for about a month. It sounds like a return in early-July is in play.

Suzuki (finger) will take part in live batting practice in Arizona on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Suzuki reported to the Cubs' spring training complex in Arizona on Monday and recently resumed hitting in the batting cage. He'll now progress to face live pitching, which could be one of the final steps in his recovery process prior to returning to game action. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since May 30, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Cubs.

Suzuki (finger) has resumed hitting in the batting cage since reporting to the Cubs' spring training complex in Arizona for his rehab program, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Suzuki is expected to gradually build up his hitting progression in Arizona, with the rookie ultimately needing to face live pitching in batting practice or simulated games before he's cleared for game action. The Cubs haven't indicated whether Suzuki will require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, where he's resided since May 30.

Suzuki (finger) will report to the Cubs' spring training complex in Arizona on Monday to continue his rehab program, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Meanwhile, the Cubs will begin a four-game series in Pittsburgh on Monday, so Suzuki heading to Arizona since the big club's road trip will make it more difficult to facilitate rehab activities for the rookie. Manager David Ross noted that Suzuki is expected to take as much batting practice in Arizona as he can in the next few days, but the skipper didn't indicate whether the 28-year-old would participate in games with the Cubs' rookie-level Complex League affiliate. The swelling in Suzuki's sprained left index finger has subsided since he was placed on the 10-day injured list May 30, but the Cubs have not yet set a target date for his return to the lineup.

Suzuki (finger) has felt better in recent days and will take dry swings Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki was shut down from hitting for five days, but he's felt better every day since beginning his shutdown. The 27-year-old has made slow progress in his recovery so far, but manager David Ross is optimistic that the outfielder's recovery will speed up now that some of the pain and swelling has subsided.

Suzuki will rest for the next five days to allow his strained left ring finger to heal, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reports from earlier in the week indicated that Suzuki was closing in on a return, but it seems as though he's hit a bit of a wall. He hasn't made much progress in recent days, and the Cubs elected to pause his hitting program to give him more time to heal. An updated timeline may start to become clear once the five-day rest is over.

Suzuki's finger has "stayed almost status quo" according to manager David Ross, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Earlier in the week, it appeared as though Suzuki could be back during the weekend series against the Yankees, but that now appears to be off the table. The outfielder's sprained finger has already cost him two weeks, and the Cubs don't seem to have much clarity regarding how much more time they'll miss. The Cubs aren't close to the playoff race in a season which was always likely to be a rebuilding year, so the team doesn't appear to have much urgency about getting him back on the field. Suzuki is therefore unlikely to return until the Cubs are confident he's fully healthy, as they don't want to waste the rest of his rookie season dealing with a nagging injury.

Cubs manager David Ross said Wednesday that Suzuki (finger) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list for this weekend's series in New York against the Yankees, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki, who is on the IL with a sprained left ring finger, took batting practice Tuesday and is scheduled to turn in a full workout Wednesday. The Cubs will likely check back in with Suzuki on Thursday before deciding whether he's fit to make the trip to New York or if he'll need to return to Chicago to continue his rehab program. Whenever Suzuki is activated, he should take back an everyday role in right field.

Suzuki (finger) took batting practice on the field Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Suzuki is said to be progressing in his recovering from a sprained left ring finger, but the Cubs have yet to note when exactly he might return from the 10-day injured list. Jason Heyward will continue to serve as the Cubs' primary right fielder while Suzuki is on the shelf.

Suzuki (finger) hit in the batting cages Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki landed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ring finger Monday, but he's been able to hit in the cage on back-to-back days. The 27-year-old is eligible to return as early as next week, but it's not yet known when he'll be cleared for game action. Jason Heyward has seen most of the playing time in right field recently while Christopher Morel has mainly started in center.

Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left ring finger, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The injury has kept Suzuki sidelined since Thursday, so the transaction can be backdated three days, allowing him to return next Tuesday. Whether or not a minimum-length stay is in play is not yet clear. Reliever Brandon Hughes was called up to take his place on the roster, with Rafael Ortega, Nelson Velazquez and Clint Frazier likely to spend time in right field in his absence.

Suzuki (finger) isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Manager David Ross said after Monday's matinee that Suzuki could require a trip to the injured list, so it isn't very surprising to see him remain out of the lineup for the second game of the twin bill. Nelson Velazquez will remain in right field and bat sixth.

Manager David Ross indicated Monday that Suzuki (finger) could require a trip to the injured list, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki wasn't in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers, marking his third consecutive game on the bench. However, the outfielder participated in pregame activities and didn't feel very good afterward. If Suzuki ultimately requires time on the 10-day IL, Rafael Ortega, Clint Frazier and Nelson Velazquez should see additional playing time in the outfield.

Suzuki (finger) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Suzuki will miss his third straight contest since injuring his finger while sliding into second Thursday. Nelson Velazquez will get the start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's day game.

Suzuki (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Suzuki remains on the bench for the second day in a row due to the sprained left index finger he sustained in Thursday's 20-5 loss to the Reds. Though X-rays taken on the finger returned negative and Suzuki has since reported some improvement, a trip to the 10-day injured list could be in the cards if he's unable to return to the lineup within the next couple of days. Rafael Ortega will spell Suzuki in right field in Sunday's series finale.

Suzuki (finger) isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Suzuki sustained a left right finger sprain Thursday against the Reds, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. Manager David Ross is hopeful that the right fielder will avoid a trip to the injured list, but Rafael Ortega will take over in right field and bat eighth Saturday.

Manager David Ross is optimistic that Suzuki (finger) will avoid a trip to the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Suzuki was diagnosed with a left ring finger sprain after exiting Thursday's loss to the Reds, and he underwent X-rays that came back negative. The 27-year-old will be reevaluated during Friday's scheduled off day, and he said that he wants to take the injury day by day prior to Saturday's series opener against the White Sox.

Suzuki was diagnosed with a left ring finger sprain after exiting Thursday's game against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki sustained his injury after sliding awkwardly into second base in the top of the third inning, and he was replaced in right field in the bottom of the fourth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-2. The 27-year-old will get at least one day to rest prior to Saturday's series opener against the White Sox, and he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Suzuki was removed from Thursday's game against the Reds in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an apparent left hand injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki appeared to have his left hand looked at by trainers after sliding into second base in the top of the third inning, but he was initially able to remain in the game. However, he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the fourth. The exact nature and severity of the 27-year-old's injury aren't yet clear, but Rafael Ortega should see an uptick in at-bats if Suzuki is forced to miss time.

Suzuki is starting in right field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

After a day off Friday, Suzuki slots back into the heart of Chicago's order. The outfielder has been mostly solid so far in his MLB debut with an .803 OPS across 35 games, though he has just a .611 OPS in May along with a nearly 36 percent strikeout rate this month.

Suzuki is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Suzuki started the past six games and will receive a day off after slashing .217/.280/.348 with a 40 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. Rafael Ortega will shift to right field while Christopher Morel starts in center.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

Suzuki missed three straight games last week due to right ankle soreness, but he's looked fine since returning, delivering hits in four straight contests. The outfielder doubled in two of those four games, though he has seen a bit of a power outage, as he's gone without a home run since April 17. Suzuki will still have plenty of fantasy value if he's delivering extra-base hits and driving in runs, but his value will increase if he starts hitting the ball over the wall more regularly.

Suzuki (ankle) will bat second and play right field Saturday against Arizona.

Suzuki missed three straight games due to right ankle soreness but is now ready to return. Exactly what the Cubs can expect from him going forward remains to be seen. He burst onto the scene with a 1.493 OPS in his first 10 MLB games before slumping to a .548 OPS over his last 19 contests.

Suzuki (ankle) remains on the bench Friday against Arizona.

Suzuki has been out of the lineup since exiting Monday's game against the Padres with a sore right ankle. He's still not ready to go even after Thursday's off day, though he's still merely considered day-to-day per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Rafael Ortega remains the starting right fielder in his absence.

Suzuki (ankle) isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres.

Suzuki was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, and he'll remain out of the starting nine for a second straight game. Rafael Ortega will start in right field while Frank Schwindel serves as the designated hitter.

Suzuki was scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Padres due to right ankle soreness.

Suzuki was set to bat second as the designated hitter despite leaving Monday's game with the ankle soreness, but he was instead scratched from Tuesday's lineup. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Yan Gomes will serve as the DH in his place.

Suzuki (ankle) will bat second as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Padres.

The 27-year-old was pulled from Monday's contest with right ankle soreness, but he's feeling well enough to hit and run the bases Tuesday. Suzuki has a .111/.179/.222 slash line with two RBI and a 33.3 percent strikeout rate across his past 10 games.

Suzuki left Monday's game against the Padres due to right ankle soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki will be considered day-to-day moving forward. He'll likely be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his availability for the second game of the series against San Diego.

Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Pirates.

After hitting a single in the first inning, Suzuki stole second base against the battery of Zach Thompson and Andrew Knapp. It was his first big-league steal. Suzuki was in the middle of the action all day in the Cubs' blowout win and now sits with a 1.238 OPS in the early going. He only stole nine bases last year in Japan, but Suzuki looks like he could be a top fantasy contributor in his first season stateside even with modest production in the SB category.

Suzuki will bat second Tuesday against the Rays, a spot he's likely to stick in long-term, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Suzuki has primarily hit fifth thus far in his brief major-league career, with three appearances in the sixth spot and one as the cleanup man. There's been a trend in recent years of teams batting their best hitters second, as that spot gets an extra handful of at-bats over the course of the season compared to the number three hitter and is guaranteed to not come up with two outs and nobody on in the first inning. Suzuki has quickly emerged as the Cubs' best bat, hitting .429/.564/.929 with four homers and a 30.0 percent barrel rate through 10 games, so it makes sense that he'll receive the honor of batting second. The extra at-bats he'll receive should slightly boost his fantasy value.

Suzuki went 2-for-3 with two runs scored in Monday's 4-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Suzuki reached base on an error in the second inning and was brought home on Patrick Wisdom's two-run shot. He reached base three more times in the contest, singling twice and getting plunked once by Jason Adam. The 27-year-old star has multiple hits in three of his last seven games and has reached base at least once in all 10 games to begin the year. Suzuki is now slashing .429/.564/.929 through 39 plate appearances.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a home run and two walks in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

Suzuki has been outstanding to begin the year and has reached base in every single game this season while crushing his fourth long ball of the season in this one. He's hit safely in every game in which he's recorded an official at-bat so far and owns an impressive (yet unsustainable) .400/.543/.960 slash line with four homers, two doubles, 11 RBI and seven runs scored over his first 35 plate appearances (nine games).

Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Rockies.

After being out of the starting lineup Friday, Suzuki got right back into a groove Saturday. He's recorded at least one hit in all seven of his starts this year and is batting .409 overall with a robust 1.442 OPS. The Japanese outfielder is adjusting quite well in his first MLB season and should be a fantasy force the rest of the way.

Suzuki isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies.

Suzuki started in each of the first six games of the season and slashed .368/.480/.895 with three homers, a double, 10 RBI and four runs. He'll get a day off, while Rafael Ortega will shift to right field with Alfonso Rivas entering the lineup at first base.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.

Suzuki just keeps rolling, as he now has nine RBI through his first five games in the majors. The 27-year-old slashed .309/.402/.541 across nine seasons in Japan, so he's certainly proven capable with the bat, though it's maybe a little bit surprising that his transition has been this smooth. Fantasy managers should sit back and enjoy the ride.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

One game after hitting his first MLB home run, Suzuki followed up with a big encore, providing all the offense in the 2-1 Chicago win. The Japanese outfielder now has three long balls and an absurd 1.696 OPS through four contests. It looks like Suzuki is settling in nicely with the Cubs, so fantasy managers should expect good production the rest of the way, even when he inevitably cools down a bit from this scorching start.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers.

Suzuki drew three walks and drove in three runs across his first two games with the Cubs, and he hit a no-doubt homer to left field his first plate appearance Sunday. Per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, the 27-year-old has seen 57 pitches across his first 13 big-league plate appearances, and he's whiffed just once in 11 swings. After showing plenty of plate discipline in Nippon Professional Baseball, Suzuki has performed well early in his MLB career.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a walk in a 9-0 win Saturday against the Brewers.

Suzuki drove in runs in each of his first three plate appearances with a sacrifice fly, single and walk respectively. He has reached base safely in five of his nine trips to the plate as a Cub, starting both games in right field and batting sixth in the order. The 27-year-old rookie hit .309/.402/.541 across nine seasons in Japan and demonstrated impressive plate discipline overseas. So far, his hitting skills have translated nicely to Major League Baseball.

Suzuki went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

Suzuki, who batted sixth, showed good plate discipline in his MLB debut. The 27-year-old looked solid this spring, so he could certainly hit the ground running in the regular season. He should play in right field most days, with veteran Jason Heyward pushed over to center or out of the lineup entirely. Heyward did start in center and bat seventh Thursday, with Rafael Ortega serving as the DH.

Suzuki will bat sixth and play right field in his MLB debut Thursday against the Brewers.

Suzuki signed for five years and $85 million in mid-March but won't immediately be handed a key spot in the order. He posted a .938 OP in seven spring games, so his position in the lineup may be the result of an effort to not place too much pressure on him right away rather than a sign of how the Cubs view his readiness for major-league action. The team doesn't have the most imposing group of bats hitting ahead of him, so he could easily move up the lineup with some strong early performances.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Suzuki entered the game hitless this spring, so it was nice to see him connect for a hit and a deep fly at that. The 27-year-old from Japan is still getting up to speed with MLB pitching, but once he settles in, he should be able to post good fantasy numbers with his ability to hit for a solid average and drive the ball over the wall.

Suzuki is 0-for-6 with a walk, a run scored and four strikeouts through his first three Cactus League games.

It's very early, and Suzuki may be pressing a little bit after signing a five-year, $85 million deal with the Cubs earlier this month. Chicago is sure to be patient after spending that much on Suzuki, and the Japanese outfielder should eventually get his bat going, though these struggles may carry over to the regular season as he adjusts to MLB pitching.

Suzuki went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Friday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

Suzuki struggled in his spring training debut, and afterward, he went to the batting cage for some extra work, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. The Japanese outfielder may need an adjustment period to get used to MLB pitching, but he should be able to get the bat going eventually after slashing .317/.433/.636 in Nippon Professional Baseball last season.

Suzuki will make his spring debut Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Suzuki signed with the Cubs last week, and he is set to see his first action with his new club Friday. He will man right field and slot into the second spot in the batting order.

Suzuki and the Cubs agreed Wednesday on a five-year contract, David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago reports. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the deal is worth $85 million in total and includes a full no-trade clause.

A report Monday from Yahoo Japan previously suggested that Suzuki was set to sign with the Padres, but after further deliberation with teams, the 27-year-old outfielder instead elected to begin his big-league career in Chicago. He'll expect to slot in as Chicago's everyday right fielder, where his strong throwing arm helped make him a five-time winner of Nippon Professional Baseball's equivalent of the Gold Glove Award. Suzuki's main appeal for fantasy purposes are his excellent contact skills and solid pop. He enjoyed his best NPB season yet in 2021 with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, slashing .317/.433/.636 with a career-high 38 home runs in 132 games. Suzuki won't be able to replicate those numbers against higher-caliber MLB pitching, but he should project as at least a serviceable fantasy starter in nearly every format.