ROBERT SUAREZ NEWS

Mets' splashy closer signing just priced the Padres out of a Robert Suarez reunion The New York Mets didn’t just upgrade their bullpen when they handed a three-year, $51 million deal to Devin Williams. They also sent a clea...

3 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

MLB writer's prediction sends Robert Suárez to Padres' NL West rival The beginning of the offseason has not gone the way the Padres would like, as Dylan Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with th...

5 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Mets fans won't miss Edwin Diaz much if they replace him with former Padres closer San Diego fans knew that Robert Suarez would likely not return to the Padres for the 2026 season. The two-time All-Star had $16 million left...

6 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

He has MLB's slowest fastball. He's still a valuable free agent When you think of the best free-agent relievers this winter, you’re going to think of the obvious fireballers who pile up saves. There are t...

NOVEMBER 28 • MLB.COM

Dodgers could steal star Padres reliever who just opted out of contract with SD Robert Suarez opted out of his contract with the Padres and seems like a prime Dodgers target.

NOVEMBER 5 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Padres' trusted lefty reliever opts into player option to strengthen 2026 bullpen The future of the San Diego Padres' bullpen has bent, but not broke. Just days after hearing news of closer Robert Suarez opting out to test...

NOVEMBER 5 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres' bullpen picture a little clearer after Suarez opts out, Wandy exercises option SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have clarity in their bullpen after two key relievers made decisions on player options on Monday. The closer role is...

NOVEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Padres All-Star closer Robert Suarez makes huge $16 million decision | Sporting News Robert Suarez is hitting the open market.

NOVEMBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opts out, becomes free agent Suarez became a free agent after opting out of his contract Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Suarez had an $8 million player option in 2026 and 2027, but he will forgo those and enter the free-agent market. The 34-year-old led the National League with 40 saves in 2025 and boasts a 2.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 134:32 K:BB over 134.2 regular-season innings since the start of the 2024 campaign. Suarez should have no trouble landing a sizeable contract this offseason to serve as a closer.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Padres All-Star Decides to Opt Out of Contract, Head to Free Agency San Diego Padres All-Star reliever Robert Suarez has decided to opt out of his contract and head to free agency, per Jon Heyman of the New Y...

NOVEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Michael King, Michael Lorenzen and Mitch Garver become free agents after mutual options are declined

Pitchers Michael King and Michael Lorenzen and catcher Mitch Garver have become free agents after their mutual options for 2026 were declined

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Bichette, Schwarber, Tucker among 137 who become free agents

Shortstop Bo Bichette, designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and outfielder Kyle Tucker were among 137 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season started on the day af...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Robert Suárez's projected contract will definitely price him out of San Diego The Padres made the unprecedented move for Mason Miller at the deadline not because they needed bullpen depth, but to prepare for the inevit...

OCTOBER 31 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres bullpen projection if the closer departs and Mason Miller starts What was widely expected looks to become official very soon for Robert Suarez, as the star closer is projected to opt out of his $8 million...

OCTOBER 22 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres' Mason Miller uncertainty puts high leverage bullpen free agent on radar The Padres acquired Mason Miller to provide elite depth to an already strong bullpen, using him as the setup man behind Robert Suarez, who s...

OCTOBER 18 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres closer Robert Suarez addresses crucial 2026 contract decision | Sporting News The Padres are in danger of losing their closer

OCTOBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Darvish exits early, bats go quiet as Padres get bounced from playoffs with Game 3 loss to Cubs

Yu Darvish made an early exit against his former team, and San Diego’s big bats were a bust

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Secures Game 2 save Suarez gave up one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact A great catch in right field from Fernando Tatis allowed Suarez to record the final out of the eighth inning in just three pitches. The 34-year-old right-hander then came back out to handle the ninth and gave up a one-out single to Kyle Tucker before inducing a double play from Seiya Suzuki to end the game. Suarez led the National League with 40 saves during the regular season and figures to have a firm grip on the ninth inning as long as the Padres remain in the postseason.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Miller reaches 104.5 mph as San Diego's bullpen shuts down the Cubs in Game 2 victory

Mason Miller’s last two pitches to Seiya Suzuki in the seventh inning were clocked at 102.1 and 102.7 mph

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Machado and Miller star as the Padres beat the Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series

Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 to send their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third game

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons

The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Padres closer Robert Suarez notches 40th save, first in NL | Sporting News Robert Suarez picked up his 40th save on Sunday, leading the National League.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reaches 40-save milestone Suarez struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact Suarez needed just 11 pitches (eight strikes) to mow through the White Sox's 2-3-4 hitters. He hit the 40-save mark for the first time in his career and has converted eight straight chances. During that span, he's registered a 2.45 ERA over 18.1 innings. For the year, Suarez owns a 3.06 ERA and a 72:16 K:BB through 67.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis hits 23rd homer of the season to lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the White Sox

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and the San Diego Padres moved closer to a postseason berth with a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Earns save no. 39 Suarez earned the save in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Mets, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Tasked with protecting a three-run lead, Suarez worked around a leadoff single to Brett Baty and a two-out walk to Francisco Lindor, but he held firm to lock down the win for San Diego. The right-hander has been reliable in September, posting a 2.61 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 10.1 innings, converting four consecutive saves in that stretch. The 34-year-old is now just one save away from becoming the fifth Padres closer ever to reach the 40-save milestone, and he sits only one behind Carlos Estevez for the MLB lead.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE