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With talks at an impasse in their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez, the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring several intriguing right-handed hitting alternatives.<\/p>\n
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One such option reportedly under consideration is Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki.<\/p>\n
Suzuki, 30, had an impressive 2024 season, slashing .283\/.366\/.482 with 21 home runs, 73 RBIs, and an .848 OPS. He is set to earn $36 million over the next two seasons and holds a full no-trade clause.<\/p>\n
However, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Cubs might entertain trading Suzuki, given his potential shift to a designated hitter role following their acquisition of Kyle Tucker.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuzuki, however, will now be relegated to DH duty, with Tucker set in right, Pete Crow-Armstrong in center, and Ian Happ in left,\u201d Rosenthal reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile Suzuki performed slightly better as a DH than as an outfielder in a similar number of plate appearances last season, the Cubs understand he might not want to take on that role full-time.<\/p>\n
The mere possibility, according to a source familiar with Suzuki\u2019s perspective, makes him more open to approving a trade.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Cubs have already initiated conversations about Suzuki\u2019s future. In a surprising development from the Winter Meetings, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer reached out to Suzuki and his representatives to discuss interest from other teams.<\/p>\nSuzuki Seiya (Photo: MLB)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\u201cJed has been very transparent about it,\u201d said Suzuki\u2019s agent, Joel Wolfe. \u201cHe shared which teams they\u2019ve been in talks with.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t think he wants to trade Seiya, but there could be a scenario where he feels compelled to say yes to an offer. So he\u2019s discussed with us which teams Seiya might consider.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wolfe added, \u201cSeiya was an excellent defender in Japan, so the idea of him being relegated to DH isn\u2019t exactly a compliment.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the Cubs traded Cody Bellinger after the Winter Meetings, another unexpected move remains possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bar to trade any great player is really, really high,\u201d Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins said during the Winter Meetings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t want to trade Seiya. But as Joel mentioned, there are teams that are naturally interested in great players. If those teams inquire, we\u2019re willing to have those discussions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat said, I don\u2019t see much coming from it because Seiya is such a phenomenal player and fits our team so well.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are waiting for Hern\u00e1ndez to make his decision. Once he does, the rest of the offseason puzzle should start to take shape, though the process is taking longer than the Dodgers had hoped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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