Seiya Suzuki

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will play center field in Friday's spring training opener, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Fantasy Impact

Suzuki has been a primary right fielder since joining the Cubs in 2022. His bat has been as advertised in the big leagues, hitting .269 with 87 home runs and an .818 OPS across 532 career big-league games.

Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-2 with a home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and two walks in the Cubs' 7-3 victory against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

The 31-year-old continues a solid stretch at the plate, hitting .292 with four home runs and 11 RBI over his last seven games for the Cubs. After yesterday’s win, Suzuki has a .245 batting average with 31 home runs and 102 RBI over 150 games this season.

Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-4 in the win over the Cardinals with a home run, one run scored, and four RBI.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Suzuki now has a .244 batting average with 101 RBI and 30 home runs in 149 games this season.

Seiya Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI on Thursday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Suzuki went deep twice off Mets starter Nolan McLean. It gives him 29 home runs on the season heading into the final series of the regular season.

While Seiya Suzuki missed his fifth straight game on Tuesday due to bronchitis, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Suzuki came to the ballpark with more energy compared to the last few days.

Fantasy Impact

Suzuki is showing signs of improvement and appears to be nearing a return as his energy levels are up. He remains day-to-day, and in his absence, Willi Castro will continue to get the majority of starts in right field.