MLB.com "Cubs manager David Ross noted on Sunday that Suzuki (moderate strain of his left oblique) has started light hitting via front-flip drills in the batting cage. Suzuki had spent the previous few days limited to non-contact swings. Earlier this week, Suzuki also resumed light catch, plus..." March 20
The Athletic " In the hyperactive days after Major League Baseball’s lockout ended last March, Seiya Suzuki emerged as the one player with the most realistic chance to be part of “The Next Great Cubs Team.” Getting through this rebuilding period and back to October..." March 02
The Athletic "Ideally, Seiya Suzuki would be the subject of one of those best-shape-of-his-life stories you always see during spring training. To maintain his strength and explosiveness over the course of a 162-game schedule, the Japanese outfielder added 20 pounds to his broad-shouldered frame...." March 01
Fox Sports "An oblique injury will keep Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki out of the World Baseball Classic. It also jeopardizes his status for opening day with the Chicago Cubs. Suzuki had hoped to participate in the WBC as part of a Japan roster led by Los..." February 28