Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Thu 7/27/23 12:31 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Sun 7/23/23 10:29 AM

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

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Tue 7/18/23 11:10 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Sun 7/9/23 8:29 PM

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

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Tue 7/4/23 1:44 PM

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

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Mon 7/3/23 12:49 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Mon 7/3/23 11:18 AM

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

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Sat 7/1/23 4:13 PM

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

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Fri 6/30/23 11:27 AM

Suzuki (neck) will take batting practice Friday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 beforehand. If he gets through BP with no problems, he seems likely to be ready to return sometime over the weekend. Mike Tauchman is handling right field for the Cubs on Friday.

Seiya Suzuki
RF CHC
Thu 6/29/23 5:25 PM

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