RP - Atlanta Braves
- Age 28
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- Throws: L
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Jose Suarez lasted just 3 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six.
Fantasy Impact
Suarez did record six of his 11 outs by way of a strikeout in his season debut, but that's just about where the positives stopped. The 28-year-old lefty issued three free passes, finding the zone with just 40 of 66 pitches. Walks have been a struggle for Suarez in his career, and they were once again in this outing. Suarez would be in line to try for a better outcome Sunday in Arizona if he remains in the Braves' rotation.
Jose Suarez will start on the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the Athletics Tuesday according to Grant McAuley.
Fantasy Impact
Suarez begins the season as the No. 5 starting pitcher in the Atlanta rotation over Martin Perez for new manager Walt Weiss after operating mostly in a relief role during the 2025 season. The left-hander posted a 1.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP to go along with a 1.6 K/BB ratio over seven appearances (one start) for the Braves in 2025.
Suarez made seven appearances (one start) for Atlanta in 2025, posting a 1.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB across 19.1 innings, and he's out of minor-league options heading into 2026. That status, combined with his ability to start or relieve, puts him in consideration for the Opening Day roster.
Fantasy Impact
Atlanta opens the season with 13 games in 13 days and is expected to deploy a six-man rotation during that stretch. The sixth spot is likely to go to Martin Perez, with prospects JR Ritchie and Didier Fuentes also in the mix — but if that pitcher opens the year in the minors, Suarez could stick on the roster instead, with the team re-evaluating his role in early April.
The Braves claimed LHP José Suarez off waivers from the Orioles.
Fantasy Impact
Suarez gets claimed off waivers again after he was designated for assignment last week. He lands back with Atlanta who had let him go earlier in the offseason.
The Orioles designated LHP José Suarez for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Suarez had just been claimed off waivers last week. He'll head back to waivers.
