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Cubs slugger exited tonights game against the Dodgers this evening due to right wrist pain, per a team announcement. Suzuki was serving as the clubs DH in tonights game but was pinch hit for by in the fifth inning. As noted by Marquee Sports Networks Taylor McGregor during the clubs broadcast of the game, Suzuki first dealt with sorene s in his wrist during the clubs series against the Athletics in Sacramento last week while playing the outfield. Suzuki has played exclusively DH in the eight games since that series. Its unclear at this point whether Suzukis injury is a day-to-day situation or will require a trip to the injured list, but either outcome would leave Chicago without one of its best hitters. The Cubs offense has gotten off to a hot start this year, helping to lead the club to a solid 10-7 record to open the season with an MLB-best 113 runs scored. Thats nearly seven runs per game, and a huge part of that production has been the duo of offseason acquisition (206 wRC+ entering play this evening) and Suzuki (170 wRC+). While that otherworldly start to the season from Darius Miller Jersey Suzuki is certainly impre sive, he was already the clubs best hitter for the past three years prior to the Tucker trade this winter. Since coming over from Japan prior to the 2022 season, Suzuki is hitting .279/.356/.473 with a 131 wRC+ thats tied with and for 22nd among qualified MLB hitters over that time. He was even more impre sive last year, when he slashed .283/.366/.482 with a wRC+ of 138 in 132 games for the Cubs. Impre sive as Suzukis numbers have been, staying healthy has been a challenge for him over the years. After playing 111 games in his rookie season due to finger sprain that sidelined him for over a month, Suzuki has mi sed time due to oblique strains in each of the past two seasons as well. It remains to be seen if this latest ailment will require a trip to the injured list, but in the event that it does the Cubs are fortunately fairly well-suited to handle an absence from even one of their top hitters. signed with Chicago over the offseason to serve as a veteran presence off the bench and spell at first base and, while hes hitting just .250/.346/.250 to this point in the season, that production has come in a sample size of just 26 plate appearances during which Turner has posted identical 11.5% strikeout and walk rates. Given his track record of above-average offense that spans more than a decade, Turner should be able to step into the lineup and serve as an effective fill-in option even if he cant be expected to replace the elite production Suzuki has offered to this point in the year. If the Cubs decide to bolster the lineup with one of their prospects at Triple-A instead of leaning on Turner, the options are somewhat le s inspiring. and have both yet to get going even with the clubs Iowa affiliate, and calling either player up to help the club in the majors when theyre already struggling against minor league pitching could be a tall order. is hitting a more robust .267/.365/.538 in seven games for Iowa this year after posting a 121 wRC+ at the level last season, but his penchant for strikeouts over the years makes his 40% strikeout rate to open the season all the more worrisome. Lonzo Ball Jersey |
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发表于 2025-11-30 12:09:11