José Suarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Could step in as fifth starter Atlanta is expected to turn to Suarez as its fifth starter to begin the season after manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Spencer Strider (oblique) will be placed on the injured lis...

Impact Non-roster invitee Martin Perez is also a candidate to fill the open spot in the rotation, but Suarez looks primed to get the first chance to replace Strider since he's already on the 40-man roster and was built up as a starter during spring training. Before Strider suffered the oblique injury, Suarez had secured a long-relief spot in the Atlanta bullpen after logging a 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB in 16 innings over five Grapefruit League outings. Assuming he's indeed called upon to fill in for Strider when a fifth starter is first needed, Suarez would line up to make his Atlanta debut March 31 versus the Athletics at Truist Park.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On track for roster spot Suarez allowed one run on two hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. He struck out six.

Impact The 28-year-old southpaw has had a solid spring, posting a 3.38 ERA and 14:8 K:BB over 16 innings, and he built up to 75 pitches (44 strikes) during Friday's start. With Martin Perez having fallen short of a bid for a spot on the Opening Day roster, Suarez and prospect Didier Fuentes are set to begin the season in the bullpen as long-relief options, although one or both of them could be called upon for spot starts as Atlanta begins its schedule with 13 games in 13 days.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Strengthens bid for roster spot Suarez allowed our hits and two walks over four scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out three.

Impact Facing a Philly lineup that featured about half of the team's Opening Day starters, including Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott, Suarez tossed 36 of 61 pitches for strikes to kick off a combined shutout for Atlanta. The 28-year-old southpaw is out of minor-league options, and while he may not be in the mix for a rotation spot, Suarez could begin the season as a long reliever to help provide some length as the team plays 13 games in 13 days right out of the gate.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Could make Opening Day roster Suarez might end up beginning the season on the 26-man roster as Atlanta navigates playing 13 games in 13 days to open its schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact While the team is expected to use a six-man rotation during that 13-day slog, that sixth starter -- likely to be Martin Perez, but with prospects JR Ritchie and Didier Fuentes also in the mix -- could be called up early in the season rather than being on the Opening Day roster. In that scenario, Suarez could stick instead as a versatile arm capable of starting or relieving who is also out of minor-league options, with Atlanta then re-evaluating his place on the staff in early April. The 28-year-old southpaw made seven appearances (one start) for Atlanta in 2025, producing a 1.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

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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