Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Albert Suarez (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing. According to Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun, he will not resume throwing until an MRI shows healing in his right shoulder. He will not begin throwing for at least three weeks. The 35-year-old was recently moved to the 60-day injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress, but should not expect him to return to the mound anytime soon. Last summer, Suarez operated as a swingman in Baltimore and appeared in 32 games (24 starts) and held a 3.70 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP across 133 2/3 innings of work. With Suarez sidelined, fantasy managers should expect southpaw Cade Povich to continue to see opportunities in the rotation.

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that they have placed right-hander Albert Suarez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 29) with right-shoulder inflammation and have selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Suarez, 35, lost out on the No. 5 rotation spot out of spring training to left-hander Cade Povich and will now head to the IL early in the season after throwing 2 2/3 innings in his lone relief appearance on Friday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays in which he allowed two runs (one earned) and showed diminished velocity. It's unclear if he'll be able to come off the IL when he's eligible on April 13, but Suarez really isn't valuable in fantasy in deeper leagues unless he's in Baltimore's starting rotation.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez lost out in the battle for the No. 5 starting rotation spot to left-hander Cade Povich and will now begin the 2025 season in the bullpen, according to general manager Mike Elias. It doesn't mean that Suarez won't be starting games for Baltimore this year, but his minimal fantasy value will take a hit in AL-only leagues to begin the season. The 35-year-old veteran appeared in a career-high 32 games (24 starts) a year ago and went 9-7 with a career-best 3.70 ERA (4.24 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 108 strikeouts and 43 walks in 133 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers in AL-only leagues certainly shouldn't expect that kind of volume in 2025 in his second year in Baltimore. He figures to make most of his appearances this year in a long-relief role, but he'll still be a valuable swingman for the O's.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Albert Suarez and Cade Povich are set to compete for the open spot in the rotation with Grayson Rodriguez (triceps) set to be sidelined through Opening Day. Earlier in the offseason, Suarez was initially expected to be the next man up, but given Povich's strong performance in spring training, he could surpass him on the depth chart. Last season, Suarez logged 133 2/3 innings in Baltimore and posted a 3.70 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. He tallied 108 strikeouts with a modest 7.6 percent walk rate. Povich made his MLB debut last summer and held an underwhelming 5.20 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP across 79 2/3 innings. However, in spring training, Povich has tossed five shutout frames and allowed just one hit while tallying seven punchouts. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Povich's development as he could move up the depth chart if he continues this excellent play. For now, both pitchers are solid late-round targets in AL-only formats.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Albert Suarez and Cade Povich are viewed as the team's No. 6 and No. 7 starters. While this may keep them out of a job in the starting rotation to open the season, they could still compete for a long relief role during camp. Saurez is out of minor-league options and would likely remain on the Opening Day roster. However, given that Povich is only 24 years old, the team will likely opt to have him begin the season at Triple-A to continue his development. Last season, Suarez made 24 starts (32 games) and held a 3.70 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. He tallied 108 punchouts. Povich struggled over his first 79 2/3 MLB innings, holding a high 5.20 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. However, he has begun to flash high upside in spring training, which suggests he will likely be one of the first names called when the major league team needs more pitching depth. As a result, both pitchers should only be targeted in deeper AL-only formats for the time being.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced that right-hander Albert Suarez will get the nod to start the Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez didn't break camp with the big-league squad last year as a non-roster invite at spring training but was called up early on and debuted on April 17. He made 32 appearances for Baltimore in 2024, including 24 starts, and had a 3.70 ERA in 133 2/3 innings. The 35-year-old veteran most likely will have an Opening Day roster spot because he's out of minor-league options, but he'll likely be in a relief role with Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, Charlie Morton, Dean Kremer and Tomoyuki Sugano locked into the starting rotation. Suarez doesn't have much swing-and-miss stuff on the mound, which will give him limited streaming appeal if he makes any starts again for the O's in 2025.

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.

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.

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.

LHP Albert Suarez, a former Miami Hurricanes star, would've loved to be with the Giants this weekend as his organization played at Marlins Park. But Suarez, who turns 25 in September, could be close to joining the big team. The prospect, who was the Giants' second-round pick in 2015, has reached Triple A for the first time in his career. He is 5-5 with a 3.36 at Triple A this year, pretty good numbers in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. He has allowed just 69 hits, including three homers, in 69 1/3 innings.

RHP Albert Suarez blanked the Diamondbacks over the final 2 1/3 innings on one hit with three strikeouts for his first major league save on Sunday at AT&T, preserving a 6-3 victory. He struck out pinch hitter Chris Iannetta for the final out. "It's big," Suarez said of his first save. "It's even better with a strikeout." Suarez came on with the bases loaded and retired A.J. Pollock on a ground ball for the third out. He threw all breaking balls during that at-bat. "Tried to get away from the barrel," Suarez said, smiling.

RHP Albert Suarez saw immediate action after he was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento before Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Suarez retired all six Padres he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the eventual 11-inning win. The starter/reliever earned the call-up after striking out five in three shutout innings of relief against El Paso earlier in the week. He went 3-5 with a 4.29 ERA last season for the Giants in 22 games, including 12 starts.

RHP Albert Suarez is being considered for the Giants' start Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Suarez has been used as the Giants' fifth starter since the All-Star break, but his scheduled start Thursday against Colorado was scratched so that RHP Johnny Cueto could be reinserted into the rotation. That move pushed the opening in the rotation back to Saturday, making LHP Ty Blach an optio as well.

RHP Albert Suarez allowed three runs Friday night before retiring a hitter. He didn't allow another run to become the first San Francisco pitcher in the live-ball era to open his career with 12 straight starts of three or fewer runs.

RHP Albert Suarez held his opponent to three runs or fewer for an 11th consecutive start Sunday in San Francisco's 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. Suarez became the first Giant to record the feat 11 times in a row to start a career since RHP Ryan Jenson did it in 2001. Despite the impressive run, Suarez has not recorded a win since June 23.

RHP Albert Suarez will pitch the biggest game of his major league career when he gets the ball for the finale of a four-game series Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The start will be the rookie's second of the week. He didn't get a decision in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres, a game he left with a 4-1 lead. He has never faced the Cardinals.

RHP Albert Suarez was one pitch away from recording his first win since June 23 in the Giants' 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. But well after Suarez had completed his five-inning stint, Giants LHP Steven Okert surrendered a two-out, two-strike, three-run homer in the ninth inning, allowing the Padres to rally for the dramatic win.

RHP Albert Suarez will be seeking his first victory since June 23 when he starts for the Giants against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Suarez, who has retained the club's No. 5 spot in the starting rotation even after veterans RHP Matt Cain and RHP Jake Peavy have returned from injuries, has gone 0-2 in his last three starts, allowing eight runs on 14 hits in 14 1/3 innings. Suarez has faced the Padres just once this season, allowing two hits and three walks, but no runs, over 1 2/3 innings of relief.

RHP Albert Suarez allowed three runs on six hits in five innings at Colorado on Wednesday. He issued one walk and struck out two. He has held opponents to three runs or fewer in the first nine starts of his career and is the first Giants pitcher to do so since Ryan Jensen accomplished that feat in his first 11 starts in 2001.