The Baltimore Orioles left right-hander Albert Suarez off the roster for the wild-card series this week against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards. During a three-game series, the O's won't need Suarez. But if they advance past the Royals and to the ALDS versus the division-rival New York Yankees, Suarez could be called upon as a starter. The 34-year-old Venezuelan hurler made a career-high 32 appearances (24 starts) for the O's in 2024, going 9-7 with a 3.70 ERA (4.24 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, a career-high 108 strikeouts and 43 walks in 133 2/3 frames. The Orioles are starting right-hander Corbin Burnes in Game 1 on Tuesday, and Colin Selby and Cade Povich were chosen as the last two pitchers for Baltimore in relief roles. Suarez has been impressive this year, considering 2024 was his first year in the big leagues since 2017.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez will not make his next scheduled start this Saturday at Camden Yards against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Instead, the O's have decided to call up left-handed pitching prospect Cade Povich to make the start. Suarez has bounced around back and forth between the starting rotation and bullpen this year for Baltimore, so this is nothing new for him. He hasn't allowed a run with 11 strikeouts and three walks in his last two starts against the Blue Jays and Rays, so it's a curious decision to turn to Povich, who hasn't looked great early in his MLB career. The 34-year-old could just be getting pushed back for some extra rest, though. It remains to be seen. Suarez has been solid in 2024 in 24 outings (16 starts) for Baltimore, posting a 3.39 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP and a 72:33 K:BB in 90 1/3 innings in just his third year in the big leagues.
Albert Suarez Gives Up Six Runs Before Exiting Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suarez (leg) took a comebacker off his right leg and left with a trainer in Tuesday's start against the hosting Miami Marlins. Suarez exited after two innings of work, giving up six runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and one walk. The 34-year-old veteran right-hander was a popular streaming choice for fantasy managers against the last-place Marlins on Tuesday, considering he entered the day with a solid 2.82 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 12 appearances for the O's this season, but he'll leave a mark on starting rosters with this performance. Suarez's next start tentatively lines up on Sunday against the visiting San Diego Padres, but his status will need to be monitored up until then. UPDATE: Suarez has a shin contusion, and manager Brandon Hyde believes he will be fine.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez struck out four batters across 5 1/3 scoreless innings during Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. He gave up four hits and three walks in the outing, but only one of the hits was for extra bases. It was another impressive showing for the 34-year-old who now carries a 1.40 ERA across his last four starts. Suarez has been a pleasant surprise for the Orioles as they navigate injuries to John Means, Dean Kremer and Tyler Wells. Despite the recent success, he will have to be at his very best in his next projected start against the Yankees in New York.
The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of right-hander Albert Suarez from Triple-A Norfolk, and he will make the start on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins in the series finale. This will be Suarez's first big-league appearance since back in 2017 when he threw 31 2/3 innings of relief for the San Francisco Giants. The 34-year-old veteran should be avoided in fantasy formats as a streaming option after posting a 5.87 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with one walk and 17 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings over his three outings (one start) for Norfolk before getting the call up to the Show on Wednesday. The O's are currently short-handed in their starting rotation with Tyler Wells (elbow) hitting the injured list on Tuesday, but this will likely be just one spot start for Suarez before he's sent back to the minors.
Diamondbacks Select Albert Suarez From Giants In Rule 5 Draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks used the 14th pick in the Rule 5 draft to yank pitcher Albert Suarez away from their division-rival San Francisco Giants. Suarez has seen a lot of time in the big leagues over the past two years, mostly as a starter. The Diamondbacks may give him a look as a starter or swingman for their bullpen. In 2016, he pitched exclusively as a starter for the Giants when he was up in the big leagues. However, in 2017 he was used in the bullpen. He owns a career 4.51 ERA in the big leagues.
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