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Cubs BCB After Dark: Seiya Suzuki gets a qualifying offer

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:42 AM
Cubs BCB After Dark: Seiya Suzuki gets a qualifying offer
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Cubs extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  • Eligible free agents Ian Happ and Matthew Boyd were not extended qualifying offers by the club.
  • The Cubs made an additional roster move by claiming right-handed reliever Eric Orze off waivers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Cubs have issued a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to free-agent right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Suzuki, who recently completed a five-year contract with Chicago, hit .270 with 26 home runs this past season and was named a finalist for the National League Gold Glove award in right field.

Fellow eligible free agents Ian Happ and Matthew Boyd did not receive qualifying offers from the club. Additionally, the Cubs claimed right-handed reliever Eric Orze off waivers after he posted a 5.66 ERA with the Minnesota Twins.

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