Busch and Suzuki both can become first-time All-Stars this season. Suzuki is coming off a strong offensive showing in 2024, and Busch had a strong spring and enters his third year in the league. Last season, Suzuki hit over .280 for the second straight season, hitting .283/.366/.482 for an OPS and an OPS+ of .848 and 148 in 132 games. Suzuki split his time between rightfield and being the Cubs’ designated hitter last season. This season, he’ll solely be the DH while spending some time in the outfield. Busch had a decent showing last year, hitting .248/.335/.440 for an OPS and OPS+ of .775 and 118 in 152 games. Busch is coming off a strong spring, raking three doubles and hitting .417/.475/.639 with an OPS of 1.114 and 23 total bases in 14 games. Busch’s numbers during the spring and Suzuki‘s past two seasons should indicate a strong season ahead for two of the Cubs’ core players. 78 games to go to prove they’re All-Star worthy