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Suzuki reflects on Cubs time
Suzuki shares Cubs memories and free agency plans after five seasons.
In brief
Suzuki shares Cubs memories and free agency plans after five seasons. Suzuki reflects on five years with Cubs, noting good memories but uncertainty about free agency. Originally reported by Mlb.
Suzuki's first Cubs practice
Suzuki began his MLB career with the Cubs after signing from Japan in 2022.
“He’s got a beautiful swing, and he’s a strong man.”
Suzuki's five-year Cubs run
Suzuki played five seasons with the Cubs, hitting .269/.351/.472 with 113 homers.
“My first time being in the U.S., it was with Chicago.”
Suzuki's free agency
Suzuki enters free agency after a five-year $85 million contract with the Cubs.
“If we’re talking about all the good memories, it’s going to take about three hours.”
Cubs' free agent plans
Cubs president Jed Hoyer says the team will look different in 2027 with many free agents.
“We can’t retain everyone. The team’s going to look and feel different next year.”
Suzuki's performance stats
Suzuki hit .270 with 26 homers, 31 doubles, 86 RBIs, and 81 walks in his final season.
“I feel like each year, there was frustration at the end of the year.”
Suzuki's reflection
Suzuki admits he may not have met expectations but feels his defense improved in 2026.
“I don’t know if I was able to reach the expectations that people had.”
The headline
Suzuki reflects on five years with Cubs, noting good memories but uncertainty about free agency.
