Anthony Rizzo Stats

The Chicago Cubs are likely to pick up first baseman Anthony Rizzo's $16.5 million option for the 2021 season before the Sunday deadline, according to sources. The Cubs did the same for the 31-year-old before last season, picking up a similar $16.5 million option for 2020. Rizzo continues to be a stalwart at first base and a leader in the clubhouse for the Cubbies. He hit just .222, though, with 11 home runs during the shortened season this year. Rizzo has been a solid value for Chicago after he signed a seven-year, $41 million extension back in 2013. The left-handed slugger will get a chance to rebound from his disappointing 2020 campaign next year and should remain a top-50 fantasy pick.

over 2 months ago

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went yard for his 10th home run of the season on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rizzo has heated up lately and finished the game 2-for-3. The first baseman is getting hot at the right time for both the Cubs and fantasy managers and he is now hitting .220 with 10 home runs and 23 RBI. Managers should feel good about Rizzo as the season winds down.

3 months ago

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not among the clubs starting nine Saturday against Milwaukee and left-hander Brent Suter. Rizzo has slumped mightily over his last eight games, having gone just 3-for-30 with a .376 OPS in that span. Kris Bryant will instead man first base Saturday, as Rizzo avoids a lefty starter after having produced a .135 SLG against southpaws this season. The next chance that Chicago will have to get their first baseman back in the mix comes Sunday versus righty Adrian Houser, who has yielded a .358 BA and 1.003 OPS to left-handed hitters thus far in 2020, making Rizzo an upside DFS selection based on his price tag.

4 months ago