Seiya Suzuki's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. This is a tough blow to both fantasy managers and the Cubs roster. Suzuki was hitting .305 with an .893 OPS along with three homers and 13 RBI over the first 15 games of the season. Barring any setbacks, Suzuki could be back on the Cubs roster by the end of April. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alexander Canario has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. He's one of the better hitting prospects in Chicago and should get a fair amount of playing time with Suzuki sidelined.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki drove in four runs during Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies, going 3-for-5 with a solo home run during the fifth inning. Suzuki also contributed to a four-run Cubs second inning with a single to right center that scored Mike Tauchman and Nico Hoerner. After Chicago let the Rockies get back into the game, Suzuki drove in his fourth run of the contest on a fielder's choice in the eighth frame. Not only did the 29-year-old Japanese slugger end 2023 on a high note, but he also hit .459 with a 1.593 OPS, six long balls, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 41 spring training plate appearances. That momentum appears to be carrying over into the regular season, as Suzuki is now batting .333 with a .972 OPS, two bombs, and eight RBI over his first 27 at-bats. His hot streak will be challenged during an upcoming three-game weekend set against a much more talented Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki blasted a pair of home runs on Monday in a 6-3 Cactus League loss to the Cardinals. It was the second time this spring he's had a multi-HR game, and he's got six home runs total in Cactus League action. Overall, the 29-year-old is batting .459 (17-for-37) with five doubles, six home runs, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored, and two stolen bases. He'll head into the regular season on a roll and is looking more and more like a value at his NFBC ADP of 103. RotoBaller ranks him at 88 overall. The Cubs get their regular season started Thursday in Arlington against the Rangers.

Chicago Cubs outfielderSeiya Suzuki continued his blistering spring training with two home runs on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored in Saturday's 7-6 spring win over the Royals. Suzuki is having a fantastic spring, hitting a .440 batting average and a 1.401 OPS in 25 at-bats. ATC projects Suzuki to hit for a .271/.351/.465 slash line to go along with 21 HR and 74 RBI in 2024. The slash line would slightly decrease from 2023, while his home runs and RBI numbers would be nearly identical. Fantasy managers are likely expecting Suzuki to impact their rosters, as he currently has a 115 ADP. The Japanese star looks to be in for another productive season as the Cubs look to make a run in an open NL Central in 2024.

The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma points out that Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has mostly been hitting second in Cactus League games this spring. Suzuki hit all over the lineup during his first two seasons, but in theory, the two-hole could be where he could most help the Cubs. From Aug. 1, Suzuki's 183 wRC+ was third-best in baseball. He has turned a corner and found a comfort level at the plate, and it's not a stretch to call him the most complete hitter on the team now. Manager Craig Counsell usually prefers to put his best hitters at the top of the lineup, so expect Suzuki to at least start the season as the No. 2 hitter in what could be a pretty potent Chicago lineup. RotoBaller considers the 29-year-old as the No. 23 fantasy outfielder this year.