José Suarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Going back to Atlanta Atlanta claimed Suarez off waivers from the Orioles on Monday.

Impact Suarez went from Atlanta to Baltimore via waivers earlier this month and is now headed back the other direction. The left-hander made seven appearances (one start) with Atlanta in 2025, finishing with a 1.86 ERA and 16:10 K:BB across 19.1 innings of work. Suarez doesn't have minor-league options remaining, so if he's still with Atlanta on Opening Day, he's likely to slide into a long relief role with the big club.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Suarez for assignment Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Bostonreports.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Weston Wilson, who was claimed off waivers. Suarez was a waiver claim of the Orioles himself just one week ago and will now go through the waivers process again. The lefty held a 1.86 ERA and 16:10 K:BB across 19.1 innings of work for Atlanta in 2025.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Braves News: José Suarez departs, international signing, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

JANUARY 16 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Claimed by O's The Orioles claimed Suarez off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Suarez made the most of his limited big-league opportunities in 2025, turning in a 1.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 19.1 innings spanning seven appearances (one start). The 28-year-old lefty doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he will have to break spring camp with the Orioles -- likely as a long reliever -- to keep his spot on the 40-man roster.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Braves sign José Suarez to a one-year contract for 2026 The deadline is near, and the Braves have a few more options looming…

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Avoids arbitration with Atlanta Atlanta and Suarez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Friday.

Impact Suarez made seven appearances (one start) with Atlanta in 2025, finishing with a 1.86 ERA and 16:10 K:BB across 19.1 innings of work. The left-hander holds a career 5.30 ERA over parts of seven major-league seasons and does not have minor-league options remaining, so he could open the 2026 campaign as a long reliever.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Suarez picked up the save Monday against Washington. He allowed five hits and no walks while striking out two over three scoreless innings.

Impact Suarez came in to handle the final three innings Monday, locking down his first save of the year. The southpaw hasn't logged a ton of big-league action, but he's been effective when used, working to a 1.96 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 18.1 innings across six appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves beat Nationals 11-5 for 9th straight win

Chris Sale earned his first win against Washington, Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 11-5 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Fans career-high nine Suarez (2-0) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out nin...

Impact The nine Ks were a career high for Suarez, who was making his first big-league start of the season and first MLB appearance since Apr. 10. The 27-year-old southpaw missed over two months this summer in the minors with an undisclosed injury, but in four appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett after being activated from the 7-day IL in late August he posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB over 20 innings, and he carried that momentum with him to the majors after his promotion. Suarez was originally brought up for a spot start in the twin bill, but after racking up a massive 21 swinging strikes on 99 pitches (65 total strikes) against the Nats, he may have earned one more turn through the rotation before the end of the season. Atlanta hasn't indicated whether its pitching plans will get shuffled to accommodate him, but with days off coming each of the last two Thursdays in September, the team has plenty of flexibility.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olson homers in 4th consecutive game, Suarez Ks 9 as Braves beat Nationals 6-3

Matt Olson homered for a fourth consecutive game, José Suarez threw seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 in the first game of a split doubl...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to roster for spot start Atlanta selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Suarez will make a spot start Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Nationals. The left-hander has pitched well lately at Gwinnett, posting a 2.70 ERA and 23:6 K:BB over 20 innings covering his last four starts. Suarez could be sent back down after the spot start.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tapped for spot start Suarez will have his contract selected from Double-A Columbus to start Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Washington, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan reports.

Impact Tuesday will mark Suarez's first big-league start since the 2024 campaign, which he spent with the Angels. He made three relief appearances for Atlanta earlier this year, surrendering two runs on three hits and seven walks while striking out five over 7.1 innings. Suarez last worked five innings Wednesday against Triple-A Nashville, so he should be stretched out to make a traditional start in Game 1.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Atlanta outrighted Suarez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Suarez has been outrighted before, so he can elect free agency if he wants. The left-hander was removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster after allowing three runs (two earned) with a 5:7 K:BB over 7.1 relief innings with the big club.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Suarez was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Suarez will now be placed on waivers by Atlanta after producing a 2.45 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with five strikeouts over 7.1 innings in three appearances out of the bullpen. If he clears waivers, he'll either be outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, released by the team or elect free agency. The transaction makes room for Scott Blewett on Atlanta's 40-man roster after the team traded for Blewett from the Orioles on Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcell Ozuna homers in 11th inning to lift the Braves past the Phillies, 4-2

Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 early Friday in a game that ended at 12:53 a.m. after a rain delay of...

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves trade RHP Ian Anderson to Angels for lefty Jose Suarez The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Ian Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday for left-hander Jose Suarez.Anderson, 26, was conten...

MARCH 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Angels acquire right-hander Ian Anderson from Braves in trade for lefty José Suárez

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-handed starter Ian Anderson from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for disappointing left-hander José Suárez

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels, Braves Agree to Swap Pitchers in Trade Ahead of Opening Day The Braves acquired Jose Suarez from the Angels in exchange for Ian Anderson.

MARCH 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal

Jesse Chavez has returned to the Atlanta Braves once again

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Traded to Atlanta Suarez was acquired by Atlanta from the Angels on Sunday in exchange for right-hander Ian Anderson, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Suarez made 99 appearances for the Angels since making his MLB debut in 2019, but he'll now continue his career in Atlanta. The left-hander started in three of his 22 outings last year and had a 6.02 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 56:27 K:BB over 52.1 innings. He'll likely fill a long-relief role with his new team, assuming he even sticks on the big-league roster.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels Trade Reliever to Braves in Shocking Move Being Opening Day The Los Angeles Angels traded left-hander Jose Suarez to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. MLB insider Ari Alexander was the first to report the...

MARCH 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Likely to work in long relief Suarez is expected to take on a long-relief role to open 2025, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Suarez has ample big-league experience as a starter, but he came out of the bullpen for 19 of his 22 outings last season. He wasn't very effective overall, as he registered an ugly 6.02 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 52.1 frames, though he fared decently well in two starts at the end of the campaign, allowing three earned runs and posting a 10:4 K:BB over 10 innings. Nonetheless, there isn't likely to be room for Suarez to compete for a rotation role to begin 2025, as the Angels' first four spots are likely locked up and a number of more attractive options are set to compete for the fifth-starter role. As such, the lefty appears most likely to function in long relief, which further diminishes his already minuscule fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration with Halos Suarez signed a one-year contract with the Angels on Friday to avoid arbitration, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact By signing to a one-year deal Friday, Suarez will remain with the Angels for a seventh season. Across 22 major-league outings in 2024, Suarez posted a 6.02 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 56:27 K:BB across 52.1 innings.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans five in no-decision Suarez allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact All of Chicago's runs against Suarez came via the long ball -- the left-hander gave up a two-run shot to Korey Lee in the second inning and a solo blast to Lenyn Sosa in the fourth. It was the first time this season Suarez has given up multiple homers in an outing. That's partly due to the fact that he's spent much of the campaign as a reliever, though he came into Wednesday having yielded just two long balls over his past 36 frames. Suarez returned Sept. 9 from an extended stay on the injured list and had held his opponents without an earned run over 13 frames prior to giving up Lee's second-inning blast Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start Suarez is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox in Chicago.

Impact Suarez joined the rotation last week following the demotion of Caden Dana to Double-A Rocket City and the placement of Samuel Aldegheri (finger) on the injured list. While making his second start of the season last Thursday in Houston, Suarez took a no-decision while striking out five and holding the Astros to one unearned run on three hits and two walks. He could make for an attractive stream option during the final week of the season as he faces a hapless White Sox squad that has already lost 120 games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Braves beat Nationals 11-5 for 9th straight win

Olson homers in 4th consecutive game, Suarez Ks 9 as Braves beat Nationals 6-3

Marcell Ozuna homers in 11th inning to lift the Braves past the Phillies, 4-2

Angels acquire right-hander Ian Anderson from Braves in trade for lefty José Suárez

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal