Cubs face decision on Seiya Suzuki after Wild Card Series exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from the Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres and now must decide on Seiya Suzuki's future. Suzuki, who had a season batting average of.270 with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs, may attract significant interest on the free-agent market given the lack of top-tier talent available. Analysts suggest that the Cubs could lose him due to potential bidding wars. Suzuki reflected on his time with Chicago, expressing frustration over not meeting expectations in postseason play.
- •Cubs exit Wild Card Series against Padres.
- •Suzuki batted.270 with 26 home runs this season.
- •Analysts suggest Suzuki may be too expensive to re-sign.
- •Suzuki sees potential free-agent interest from teams like the Blue Jays.
- •He expressed frustration over falling short in the playoffs.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Handed Strong Seiya Suzuki Free Agency Prediction
"The Chicago Cubs crashed out in the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres and now face major offseason decisions, including whether to re-sign Seiya Suzuki.Suzuki hit .270 with 147 hits, 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 96 runs scored this season for Chicago, per StatMuse. Meanwhile, in the two Wild Card games against […] The post Cubs Handed Strong Seiya Suzuki Free Agency Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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