Robert Suarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reports to camp after brief delay Suarez reported to Atlanta's camp Wednesday after being delayed by a visa issue, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Suarez was tardy by just one day, so his preparation will not be affected. The veteran reliever signed a three-year, $45 million contract this offseason and is slated to open the 2026 season as the primary setup man for closer Raisel Iglesias.

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Delayed to camp Suarez will be a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander joined Atlanta on a three-year, $45 million contract in December, but he won't be able to report to camp with the rest of the pitchers and catchers Tuesday. It's unclear when Suarez's travel troubles are expected to be resolved, but he's still got plenty of runway to work with to ramp up for Opening Day.

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Robert Suarez's deal with the Braves deemed as a huge overpay | Sporting News The Braves are believed to have spent too much on their bullpen piece.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Robert Suarez puts Braves' pitching staff back in the limelight among NL East superpowers | Sporting News The addition of Robert Suarez makes the Atlanta Braves' bullpen one of the most feared units in baseball, and improves a pitching staff that...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What’s Next: With Robert Suarez Off the Board to Braves, Closer Market Is Getting Thin

The Braves already brought back closer Raisel Iglesias this winter. Now, they’ll pair him with the reigning National League saves leader. He...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Padres lose Robert Suarez to unexpected destination on reasonable contract San Diego Padres fans spent the last few weeks wondering if Robert Suarez would really walk away from a chance to run it back. Now we have t...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Braves contract details for $45 million Robert Suarez deal revealed | Sporting News Robert Suarez is getting a nice payday over the next three seasons.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves signing sparks next wave in fast-moving reliever market | Sporting News Atlanta’s deal for Robert Suarez has accelerated a reliever market already moving at full speed.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Robert Suarez signs three-year, $45 million deal with the Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves have added another free agent in a matter of days. A report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan earlier today announced that former P...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Robert Suarez's Braves contract: How much will he make in Atlanta compared to previous Padres deal? Robert Suarez has signed with the Atlanta Braves after choosing to opt out of his contract with the San Diego Padres. How does his potential...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Braves land two-time All-Star as Atlanta stacks late-game firepower | Sporting News Atlanta keeps pushing for 2026, adding All-Star closer Robert Suarez to a bullpen built for October.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Grabs $45 million deal from Atlanta Jeff Passan of ESPN.comAtlanta signed Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract Thursday, mmm reports.

Impact Atlanta re-signed Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million contract earlier this offseason, but it wasn't done with high-leverage reliever additions. Suarez has put up a 2.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 134:32 K:BB over 134.2 regular-season innings since the start of the 2024, collecting 76 saves along the way. He should take over as Atlanta's new closer, shifting Iglesias to a setup role.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Robert Suarez isn't a sure thing for the Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays cast a notoriously wide net in free agency, checking in on just about every player available. They’ve reportedly expre...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Preference To Sign Harrison Bader & Robert Suarez The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly locked in on Harrison Bader and Robert Suarez as their top free agent targets.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Padres projected to lose Robert Suarez to NL powerhouse in free agency | Sporting News The rich get richer in this projection.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • MLB.COM

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

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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