Robert Suarez Returns To Padres On Five-Year Deal
2 years agoThe San Diego Padres and relief pitcher Robert Suarez agreed on a five-year deal worth $46 million on Thursday, according to sources. The contract includes an opt-out clause after three years. Suarez opted out of his original 2023 deal after a breakout rookie season in 2022 in which he had a 2.27 ERA (3.22 FIP), a 1.05 WHIP, one save and 61 strikeouts in 47 2/3 relief innings in the regular season. He was downright unhittable at times in the playoffs, although he did give up a couple home runs to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. Suarez may not be in line for closing duties in San Diego, but he will certainly be in a high-leverage role, and his strikeout upside will make him valuable in fantasy.
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman