José Suarez Fantasy Stats

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jose Suarez will get the nod to start on Tuesday against the visiting Athletics instead of veteran left-hander Martin Perez, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Suarez, 28, will be making his 2026 debut as the current fill-in for the Braves' starting rotation in place of the injured Spencer Strider (oblique). The Venezuelan southpaw has started 62 of the 106 games he's appeared in over his seven major-league seasons. Suarez went 2-0 in 2025 with a nice 1.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, but only in 19 1/3 innings in seven outings (one start) for the Braves. In his lone start last year, Suarez looked great, giving up just two runs in seven innings while striking out nine against the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting anything that dominant, especially early in the season in what could just be a one-and-done spot start for Suarez.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jose Suarez is likely to open 2026 as the team's fifth starter with starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) set to begin the year on the Injured List, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Bowman reports that Atlanta's plan for young right-hander Didier Fuentes is still for him to open the year in the bullpen, with veteran lefty Martin Perez the main competition for Suarez at the back end of the rotation. Suarez has made 62 starts over the course of his seven-year MLB career but has worked mostly as a reliever over the past two seasons. Across 19 1/3 innings (seven games) for Atlanta in 2025, the 28-year-old pitched to a 1.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP but struck out just 16 while allowing 10 walks. With Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), Hurston Waldrep (elbow), AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow), and Joey Wentz (knee) all on the Injured List, the Braves are digging deep into their pitching depth to begin 2026. Suarez could hold some fantasy appeal in deep leagues, but his lack of a proven track record as an MLB starter is a concern.

The Atlanta Braves have claimed left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher George Soriano was designated for assignment. Suarez joined the Braves via trade last March, was claimed off waivers by the Orioles less than two weeks ago, and is now back with Atlanta. The 28-year-old tossed 19.1 innings across seven games (one start) last year, pitching to a 1.86 ERA that masked his underlying 4.39 xFIP. He induced plenty of weak contact but had some issues with control, amassing 7.45 K/9 and 4.66 BB/9. He's not a lock to make the Braves' Opening Day roster, but his status as a left-hander with the ability to pitch multiple innings certainly helps his case.

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have opted to designate outfielder Marco Luciano for assignment. Suarez logged a limited 19 1/3 innings with the Braves last season but showed solid upside, posting a 1.86 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. Across seven outings, the primary reliever tallied one save and held a 16:10 K:BB. He made one start against the Nationals and logged seven innings of work, allowing just two runs with nine punchouts. Earlier in his career, the left-hander spent six seasons with the Angels operating as a reliever and a starter. Through those 376 2/3 innings, the left-hander held a 5.47 ERA. Managers should expect Suarez to compete for a middle-relief role in the Orioles bullpen with the possibility of earning some starting opportunities.

Atlanta Braves southpaw Jose Suarez (2-0) worked seven strong innings in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals. The 27-year-old struck out nine while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks, earning the victory. It was his first start of the season after three relief appearances for the Braves. Suarez now owns a 2.51 ERA and 1.19 WHIP as he continues to find his groove with his new team. This latest outing should spark optimistic conversations about his role on the pitching staff as he builds on his early success and proves he can handle a larger workload.

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Suarez will report to camp as a starter but will likely be deployed as the club's long reliever. The Angels have several options to take the final spot in the rotation, and Suarez will face an uphill battle to compete for that job. As a result, the club will likely deploy him out of the bullpen. Last season, the 27-year-old appeared in 22 games and made three starts. He held a hefty 6.02 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP. He struck out 22.3 percent of the batters he faced. However, he struggled to command his pitches as he held a high 11.3 percent walk rate. He also generated a 47.7 percent barrel rate, which placed him in the second percentile among qualified pitchers. While he may occasionally be given a spot-start, he should not be targeted in any drafts this season, given his expected role.

Los Angeles Angels pitchers Jose Suarez and Jose Cisnero are both being delayed to spring training, Suarez due to a family matter and Cisnero due to a visa issue. Suarez, a 26-year-old left-hander, had a disastrous year in 2023 in his fifth year in Anaheim, posting an 8.29 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with 20 walks and 28 strikeouts in just 33 2/3 innings over 11 appearances over seven starts. Cisnero, a 34-year-old right-hander, had a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with two saves, 25 walks and a career-high 70 strikeouts in 59 1/3 relief innings in his fifth year with the Detroit Tigers last year. The Angels signed the Dominican reliever to a one-year, $1.75 million contract this month to give them more bullpen depth in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez has lost his salary arbitration case with the team and will earn the $925,000 the club filed in arbitration. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a pair of fruitful campaigns with the Halos in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, posting a sub-4.00 ERA in both of those campaigns while scuffling to an 8.29 ERA across 11 outings (seven starts) with the club in the 2023 season. He has bounced between the club's rotation and bullpen in parts of five major-league seasons, posting a 5.38 ERA across 77 appearances (58 starts) in that time. He will likely serve as a long reliever in 2024 but will give the Angels starting pitching depth as well.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) has been playing catch but is still not working off a mound, according to manager Phil Nevin. The 25-year-old hasn't pitched in the big leagues since May 7 due to a left shoulder strain and suffered a setback in his recovery a few weeks ago during a rehab assignment. Before the ailment, Suarez pitched to a 9.62 ERA and 2.14 WHIP with 21 strikeouts and 15 walks across 24 1/3 innings. There's no word on a possible return date, but fantasy managers can ignore the southpaw in all formats.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) was shut down on his minor-league rehab assignment due to left-shoulder soreness. Manager Phil Nevin said the team isn't concerned that it will keep Suarez out much longer, but it's a setback nonetheless. Before getting shut down, the 25-year-old southpaw made two appearances in the Arizona Complex League, giving up a run on five hits while walking two and striking out four in 3 1/3 innings. Suarez should be able to return in 2023, but it might not be until September after this setback. In six starts this year, he hasn't been very good, yielding a 9.62 ERA and 2.14 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings pitched.