Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword.

Seiya Suzuki sliced baseballs in half with a katana ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers back in his home country.

The Cubs, eyeing rotation depth, have reportedly "entered negotiation" with free agent right-hander Lance Lynn. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

NL Cy Young Award Favorite Will Make Less Than $1 Million This Year: Report In 2018, Lynn signed with the Texas Rangers. He made 46 starts for the Rangers over the next two seasons. In 2020, he led Major League Baseball in starts (13) and innings (84) when the COVID-19 pandemic limited the regular season to 60 games.

The Chicago Cubs are on the hunt to strengthen their starting rotation and have set their sights on a veteran MLB All-Star. According to the ever-reliable Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have begun negotiations with Lance Lynn for a one-year Major League contract.