Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki announced on Thursday that he's retiring from baseball after a 5-4, 12-inning win against the A's in Japan. The 45-year-old went 0-for-4 in his final game and was pulled in the eighth inning to a standing ovation. Suzuki finished with 4,367 hits across Japan's professional league and MLB, and he had the most active hits of any major leaguer with 3,089 in his 19 MLB seasons. The future Hall of Famer should get in on the first ballot. He finishes with 10 All-Star selections and 10 Gold Glove awards. Suzuki also won the American League MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in his first season in 2001 as a 27-year-old.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has been tabbed to start in the season opener in Japan against the A's on Wednesday, and he's expected to play right field. The 45-year-old went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants on Monday and is now 2-for-31 on the spring. The future Hall of Famer will likely be removed from the active roster after the two-game series in Japan concludes this week. Suzuki will likely hit lower in the order and won't be a very attractive DFS play this week.
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will be given a chance to win a spot on the 28-man opening day roster for the series in Japan if he's healthy in spring training. The future Hall of Famer played in just 15 games for the M's this year before transitioning into a front-office role. He had just nine hits in 44 at-bats (.205) with no homers or RBI. It'll be a cool story if he sees some at-bats in his native land, but Suzuki won't be on the fantasy radar for the two-game series.
The Seattle Mariners are releasing outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on Thursday so that he can transition into the role of special assistant to the chairman, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. In a corresponding move, reliever Erik Goeddel has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. The Japanese icon was hitting just .205 with no homers, RBI or steals in 44 at-bats in his return to Seattle this year, and it had become clear that the legendary outfielder was past his prime. In his day, though, Suzuki was the best hitter of his generation. Suzuki will surely be headed for the Hall of Fame eventually.
Ichiro Suzuki To Get Opening Day Start In Outfield
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will get the start in the outfield to the begin the season. The iconic Mariners player will officially make his return on Opening Day after spending the last handful of seasons playing for the Marlins and Yankees. Suzuki has been battling a calf injury most of the spring and is not expected to be an everyday player for Seattle. His veteran bat should be a nice addition to the lineup, but he will not see the quantity of at-bats this season to justify a spot on fantasy rosters.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) is expected to play seven innings on Tuesday, and it looks like he'll be the last decision for the Mariners final Opening Day roster. Suzuki will travel to Seattle with the team after camp. Suzuki could play a lot to begin the season with Mitch Haniger also injured, but the Japanese veteran is unlikely to make an impact in fantasy leagues at his age.
Ichiro Suzuki Will Play Minor League Game On Monday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) is scheduled to play in a minor league game on Monday. Suzuki has been slowed by tightness in his right calf, but Mariners manager Scott Servais expressed optimism Sunday that the future Hall of Famer will be ready for Opening Day. Ichiro could get regular playing time in left field while Ben Gamel recovers from an oblique strain.
Ichiro Suzuki Leaves Games After Being Hit In Head By Pitch
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki left his minor league appearance after being hit in the head by a pitch, per MLB.com. Suzuki was back in the lineup and is working his way up to the big league club from a nagging calf injury. His exit is certainly precautionary and it is unclear if he suffered a concussion at this time. This is another obstacle for Suzuki to overcome if he wants to help the Mariners win some games in April.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) could play in a minor league game on Sunday, but he will not run due to his sore calf. The hope is that he can return to Cactus League games by Wednesday. The 44-year-old Suzuki could see everyday at-bats to open the season with Mitch Haniger injured, but even then the Japanese star will be of little use in most fantasy formats.
Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Ichiro Suzuki To Take Swings
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) and outfielders Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) and Ichiro Suzuki (calf) are all scheduled to take swings Saturday. Cano and Cruz will hit in the cages, while Suzuki will take batting practice on the field. All three will likely be held out of game action until Wednesday. The M's are being extremely cautious with all the injuries they have suffered in camp, but it looks like all three players will be ready for Opening Day, barring any setbacks. Cano and Cruz will once again be staples for fantasy lineups in an improved Seattle lineup, while the veteran Suzuki can likely be ignored in all formats.
