Ranger Suarez

Ranger Suárez quietly delivered his best all-around season in 2025, pairing a 3.20 ERA with career-best walk suppression (5.8 BB%) while holding hitters to a sub-.680 OPS for the second straight year. His strikeout rate (23.2%) remained stable, but the real growth came from improved command and softer contact, as his HardHit rate dipped to a career low despite a slight drop in ground-ball rate. The 2026 projections largely bank on more of the same: mid-3.00s ratios, solid volume, and strong WHIP support driven by control rather than overpowering stuff. While he lacks true ace-level strikeout upside, Suárez's durability, efficiency, and run-prevention profile make him a high-floor SP2 who continues to outperform his draft-day perception in fantasy formats.

Ranger Suarez signs five-year deal with Red Sox

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.