Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki was removed from Saturday's contest after a warm-up pitch bounced and hit him in the neck before the top half of the third inning. The veteran needed assistance to get down the dugout steps and appeared to pass out in a scary looking situation. Max Stassi came in to replace Suzuki who was 0-for-1 in the contest before departing. Expect the Angels to update his status later this evening or before tomorrow's finale versus the Blue Jays.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki (undisclosed) has been placed on the injured list. The organization has not given an injury designation for Suzuki, so it's uncertain how much time he's going to miss. Chad Wallach has been recalled from the minors to take over the spot on the active roster. Max Stassi should continue to start, but Wallach could see some action, assuming Suzuki misses multiple games.
The Los Angeles Angels are bringing back catcher Kurt Suzuki on a one-year, $1.75 million deal, according to MLB Insider's Robert Murray. Murray notes that the deal is pending a physical. Suzuki split catching duties with Max Stassi last year. Stassi, who also received a one-year contract from the Angels this offseason, was the superior catcher from an offensive standpoint. He slashed .241/.326/.426 with 13 home runs over 87 games while Suzuki slashed .224/.294/.342 with six home runs over 72 games. Expect to see a bit of a time-share between the two catchers again this year. Stassi should earn a greater chunk of the share, assuming he can pick up where he left off in 2021.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki (head) exited Wednesday's matchup against the Giants. The veteran took a foul ball to the mask in the 12th inning with nobody out. As a result, and with the team out of position players, Taylor Ward switched over from left field to take over as the emergency backstop. Suzuki is considered day-to-day at the moment, but concussion protocol may be on the horizon. The 37-year-old is batting just .238 this season, so fantasy managers outside of deeper formats likely won't lose much sleep if his absence is a lengthy one.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki (leg) is considered day-to-day. The veteran is dealing with left leg soreness after getting nailed by a pitch during Friday's meeting against Arizona. The team hasn't called up another catcher, so it appears that Suzuki could be available at some point during upcoming games against Oakland and Detroit. Nonetheless, fantasy managers who still have him on the roster should continue to monitor his status moving ahead.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki will try and give the team some offense from the catching position beginning hopefully Tuesday against the Rangers. With starter Max Stassi on the injured list, the veteran backstop has had to play regularly. The results have not been pretty as Suzuki is only 4-for-33 (.121) in the month of May. There was a time when Suzuki could be counted on for a professional at-bat and the occasional line drive but those days seem like forever ago right now. For the season Suzuki is slashing an anemic ..178/.265/.247 through 73 plate appearances and has zero fantasy value right now.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki will head into Tuesday's matchup against the Indians struggling mightily at the plate. The veteran is stuck in a 2-for-25 (.080) slump and has not driven in a run since April 20. The 37-year-old has seen some playing time with injuries to starter Max Stassi but has not been able to capitalize when given the chance. For the season, Suzuki is slashing .177/.278/.258 through 62 at-bats this season and has no fantasy appeal at this time.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki is in line to take on the lion's share of the catching duties heading into this weekend's action. With starting catcher Max Stassi (thumb) being placed on the injured list two days ago, the veteran Suzuki is expected to step up to take his place. The results have been positive thus far, going 3-for-4 in his first two starts with one double and one RBI. Suzuki is a capable veteran who can handle the bat but only posted a .396 slugging percentage last season. For fantasy teams looking for a short-term help at catcher Suzuki could provide modest, if unspectacular, results.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki is enjoying a solid Spring Training with a just few days until the regular season begins. The veteran is slashing .300/.440/.300 in 20 at-bats and will serve as backup to incumbent starter Max Stassi. But Stassi has not exactly lit up exhibition pitching and Suzuki could see a healthy amount of playing time out of the gate. Suzuki was solid last season but posted a disappointing slugging percentage of .396. The 37-year-old could possibly help fantasy rosters on the short-term to begin the season but the Angels are hoping that Stassi gets the bulk of the load for the long-haul.
The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with veteran catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday, according to a source. Suzuki figures to split the catching workload with Max Stassi in 2021, with Anthony Bemboom also an option behind the two on the 40-man roster. Stassi is coming off left hip surgery last October, so the 37-year-old Suzuki, who won the 2004 College World Series with Cal State Fullerton, could take on a bigger role to begin the season. Suzuki played in 33 games for the Nationals in 2020, hitting .270/.349/.396 with two home runs and 17 RBI. He also hit .264/.324/.486 with a career-high 17 long balls and 63 RBI in 85 games in 2019, helping the Nationals win the World Series that season. While you shouldn't expect that much power from the former All-Star in 2014, especially in a part-time role, Suzuki can provide some decent production in two-catcher leagues.
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