SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
SEIYA SUZUKI #27 - RIGHT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
32 HR •
103 RBI •
.245 AVG
32 HR
103 RBI
.245 AVG
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki returns to lineup after concerning absence | Sporting News After missing the Chicago Cubs' last five games with an illness, outfielder Seiya Suzuki returned to the lineup in their game against the Pi...
Playing after bout with illness Suzuki (illness) will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact After being held out of action for each of the last five games due to a bout with bronchitis, Suzuki has finally made enough improvement in his recovery to re-enter the Chicago lineup for the series finale. With Kyle Tucker (calf) still on the injured list, Suzuki will pick up a start in the corner outfield, which will keep the designated-hitter spot open up for the hot-hitting Moises Ballesteros.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Still sitting Tuesday Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Suzuki will sit for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed illness. Manager Craig Counsell said previously that the outfielder traveled with the team to Pittsburgh, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Moises Ballesteros will receive another start at designated hitter Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs activate Mike Soroka from the IL and will switch him to a reliever role
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Mike Soroka from the 15-day injured list before Monday night’s game against the PiratesSEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Sitting again due to illness Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game, Suzuki is apparently dealing with something more than a mild illness, but the Cubs haven't shed light on the nature of his ailment. Manager Craig Counsell revealed Sunday that Suzuki traveled with the team to Pittsburgh, so the expectation remains that the 31-year-old will avoid a stint on the injured list and return to the lineup at some point later in the series. Moises Ballesteros will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter once again Monday while Suzuki sits.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to play Monday Suzuki (illness) is not expected to play in Monday's series opener against the Pirates, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact Suzuki will travel with the team to Pittsburgh, but he appears to be on track to miss a fourth consecutive game Monday. The 31-year-old is dealing with some sort of illness, and Moises Ballesteros has drawn the start at designated hitter in Suzuki's place for the last three contests.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to play Monday Suzuki (illness) is not expected to play in Monday's series opener against the Pirates, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact Suzuki will travel with the team to Pittsburgh, but he appears to be on track to miss a fourth consecutive game Monday. The 31-year-old is dealing with some sort of illness, and Moises Ballesteros has drawn the start at designated hitter in Suzuki's place for the last three contests.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for third straight Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Suzuki is sitting for a third consecutive game while battling an illness. Moises Ballesteros started at designated hitter for the first two games and is doing so again Sunday for the series finale versus Tampa Bay.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for third straight Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Suzuki is sitting for a third consecutive game while battling an illness. Moises Ballesteros started at designated hitter for the first two games and is doing so again Sunday for the series finale versus Tampa Bay.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs and Rays meet with series tied 1-1
The Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Rays aim to end 3-game slide, play the Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to break their three-game skid with a victory over the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Michael Soroka nears return to the Cubs after rehabbing his shoulder injury
Michael Soroka is on his way back to the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by a shoulder strainSEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Battling illness Suzuki is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays due to sickness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact At first glance, it appeared Suzuki was slated for a day off Friday after making 12 consecutive starts. However, the 30-year-old is actually feeling under the weather. His absence allowed for Moises Ballesteros to draw a start at DH.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs predicted to cut ties with Seiya Suzuki for young talent following the season | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs have a lot of options with Seiya Suzuki.
SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Getting breather Friday Suzuki is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Impact It looks to be a routine day off for Suzuki, who had started each of the previous 12 contests. The Cubs have Moises Ballesteros in the designated hitter slot and the six spot in the lineup Friday.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Simpson leads Rays against the Cubs after 4-hit game
The Tampa Bay Rays play the Chicago Cubs after Chandler Simpson had four hits against the White Sox on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Cubs get to Sale, outlast Braves 3-2 to win series
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With October drawing near, the Cubs need Seiya Suzuki back in his comfort zone With its dim lighting, leather couches and rectangular layout, Coors Field’s visiting clubhouse feels more like a man cave than a baseball s...
SEPTEMBER 5 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Carson Kelly delivers the Cubs a wild 7-6 victory over the Braves
Carson Kelly hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Chicago Cubs to a wild 7-6 victory over the Atlanta BravesSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Chicago Cubs add 2 more veteran players in 1B Carlos Santana and RHP Aaron Civale
First baseman Carlos Santana has joined the Chicago Cubs after signing a one-year contractSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Mickey Moniak hits walk-off RBI triple to lift the lowly Rockies past the Cubs, 6-4
Pinch-hitter Mickey Moniak hit a walk-off RBI triple, Tanner Gordon struck out a career-high nine and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Sunday to avoid a series swe...AUGUST 31 • Associated Press
Collects two more hits Saturday Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.
Impact After slumping for much of August, Suzuki has started to get back on track at Coors Field with consecutive multi-hit games. The slugging outfielder is still batting just .235 in 26 games this month, and he's only gone deep once in that time. Overall, Suzuki has a .247 batting average and .803 OPS to go along with 27 home runs, which is second on the team to Pete Crow-Armstrong's 28.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker and Assad power Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Rockies
Kyle Tucker had two hits and an RBI, Javier Assad won his first game in almost a year and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3AUGUST 31 • Associated Press
Reaches three times in win Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Impact Suzuki was in the middle of a strong Chicago offensive attack that featured six players with multiple hits. The outfielder has been scuffling a bit recently, as this was his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 16, and he's slashing just .222/.369/.296 this month. However, Suzuki remains a potent power threat with a career-high 27 home runs and 87 RBI across 129 games.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Getting breather Thursday Suzuki is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in San Francisco.
Impact It's a routine day off for Suzuki, who has struggled mightily in the second half with a .578 OPS and just two home runs. Kyle Tucker will get a day in the designated-hitter spot while Owen Caissie plays right field.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
