Ranger Suarez

Ranger Suarez has agreed to a five-year, $130 million deal with the Boston Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez, one of the top free-agent starting pitchers on the market, has found a new home after spending the past eight seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his first All-Star appearance in 2024 after posting a 3.46 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 150.2 innings, then followed it up with a similar 2025 campaign, recording a 3.20 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 157.1 frames. He’s expected to slot in as the Boston Red Sox’s No. 2 starter behind Garrett Crochet.

The Astros, Cubs and Orioles are among the teams who have expressed interest in free agent Ranger Suarez.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez has a big market as one of the top free agent starting pitchers. It is still possible he returns to the Phillies, while the Tigers and Mets have also expressed interest.

Ranger Suarez has declined the one-year qualifying offer from the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez posted a 3.20 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, and struck out 151 hitters over 157 1/3 innings last season. The Phillies are in line to receive a draft pick if Suarez signs with another team.

The Philadelphia Phillies extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Ranger Suarez on Thursday. Suarez, who will turn 30 next August, is expected to decline the qualifying offer in search of a multi-year deal as a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez is coming off an excellent 2025 season, in which he posted a 3.20 ERA and a 151:38 K:BB ratio over 157.1 regular-season innings. He also yielded just one run in five postseason frames. If Suarez signs with a new team, the Phillies will receive draft compensation.

Ranger Suarez is considered day-to-day with a thigh injury.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez was removed from his start early on Saturday. He is expected to be good to go to make his next start in the postseason.