Orioles' Albert Suarez: Back with Baltimore in Triple-A
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Suarez is back in Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday after signing a minor-league deal with the Orioles, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Suarez elected to be a free agent Monday after clearing waivers. He was designated for assignment by the Orioles Aug. 21 and decided to test out the open market prior to rejoining the Orioles organization.
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Albert Suarez: Becomes free agent
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Suarez elected to become a free agent Monday, Roch Kubako of MASNSports.com reports.
Suarez cleared waivers after being removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster, but he's decided to test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The righty could wind up re-signing with Baltimore, but he has the ability to negotiate with any team.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Clears waivers
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The Orioles outrighted Suarez to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Suarez has the ability to elect free agency rather than accepting the outright assignment, but it's unclear what the hurler's plans are. The righty has logged a 3.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB across 55 innings during his time in Baltimore this season.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: DFA'd by Baltimore
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The Orioles designated Suarez for assignment Friday.
Suarez has posted a respectable 3.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB across 55 innings of bulk relief this season. In addition to being an extreme flyball pitcher, Suarez's 16.5 percent strikeout rate is in the ninth percentile among MLB hurlers.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Signs MLB deal with Baltimore
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The Orioles signed Suarez to a major-league contract Friday.
In order to make room on the 26-man roster for Suarez, Baltimore optioned Cameron Weston to Triple-A Norfolk. Suarez has pitched in seven games with the Orioles this season, making four starts, and has produced a 2.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings. He figures to slide back into the bullpen as a long reliever.
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Albert Suarez: Opts for free agency
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Suarez elected to become a free agent Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
It's the second time since late April that Suarez opted for free agency after being removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster. He wound up re-signing the last time and could do so again. Suarez has posted a 2.75 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 19.2 innings in seven appearances with Baltimore this season.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Accepts assignment to Triple-A
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Suarez cleared waivers Monday and was assigned outright by the Orioles to Triple-A Norfolk, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Suarez was DFA'd by the Orioles on Saturday, and after not being claimed off waivers by another team, he will opt to stay with the organization in the minors. It's the second time in as many weeks that Suarez has been booted from Baltimore's 40-man roster, but he could see some action with the big club this season. Across six major-league outings this season, Suarez has a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 wHIP, one save and a 9:9 K:BB in 15.2 innings.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Back with Baltimore
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The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
After electing free agency Wednesday, Suarez returned to the O's on a minor-league deal Thursday and will now rejoin Baltimore's bullpen to replace the injured Ryan Helsley (elbow). Suarez has been effective as a long reliever in the big leagues this year, posting a 3.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 13 innings across five appearances.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: En route to Baltimore
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The Orioles are expected to select Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
With Zach Eflin (elbow) likely headed for the injured list, Suarez will come up from the minors to provide extra bullpen depth until the team needs to fill the open rotation spot. The 36-year-old righty made five appearances in the majors last season and allowed just three earned runs over 11.2 innings, but he turned in a 7.59 ERA and 1.97 WHIP across 10.2 frames in the Grapefruit League this spring.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Sent out to Norfolk
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The Orioles reassigned Suarez to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Suarez wasn't able to secure a starting or long-relief role on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, but the 36-year-old will provide the organization with valuable depth at the Triple-A level. The right-hander made five appearances (one start) at the big-league level in 2025, giving up three earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out 10 over 11.2 innings.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Healthy for spring training
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Suarez (forearm) said Monday that he's fully healthy this spring, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
A mild forearm flexor strain brought Suarez's 2025 campaign to an early end, but the 36-year-old right-hander believes he's "100 percent" and "good to go" ahead of spring training. Suarez is with the Orioles on a minor-league contract leading into Grapefruit League action, and he'd likely be left with a bullpen role as a long reliever if he winds up claiming an Opening Day roster spot.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Back with Orioles on NRI deal
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The Orioles re-signed Suarez (forearm) to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Suarez was non-tendered by Baltimore last month but has made his way back into its organization. The right-hander was limited to only 11.2 innings with the big club in 2025, first due to a shoulder injury and then a flexor strain that ended his season. It's not clear what Suarez's current health status is, but he's been a useful swingman for the Orioles when available.
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Albert Suarez: Non-tendered by O's
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The Orioles non-tendered Suarez (forearm) on Friday.
Suarez turned in a 2.31 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 11.2 innings in 2025 while healthy, though that was a rare occasion, as he missed five months of the year with a shoulder injury before landing on the injured list again in September with a flexor strain in his right forearm. The 36-year-old righty posted a 3.70 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 133.2 frames during his latest full season in 2024, which could still be enough to draw interest from other clubs in free agency.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Diagnosed with flexor strain
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Suarez has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his right forearm, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Suarez suffered the injury during his final appearance of the regular season Sept. 14. He's expected to begin a throwing program in the coming weeks. Suarez was limited to just 11.2 innings for the Orioles this season, with most of the missed time occurring due to a right shoulder strain.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Shelved with sore elbow
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The Orioles placed Suarez on the 15-day injured list Monday with right elbow discomfort.
Suarez pitched well in an abbreviated start during Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays, striking out five over three innings of one-run ball. However, he came out of it with a sore pitching elbow, which will sideline him for the remainder of the season. Suarez had previously missed most of the season with a right shoulder strain. He will undergo an MRI on his elbow Monday night to determine the severity of the injury, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Fans five in short outing
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Suarez did not factor in the decision during Sunday's loss to Toronto. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out five in three innings.
Suarez threw three innings during a scheduled bullpen game and delivered a solid performance. His five strikeouts matched his season total through 8.2 innings entering Sunday's game. He tossed two scoreless frames before giving up an RBI double to George Springer in the third inning. Suarez owns a 2.31 ERA and a 13:2 K:BB through 11.2 innings. He'll likely continue working in a bulk bullpen role down the stretch.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Returns from 60-day IL
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The Orioles activated Suarez (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Suarez hasn't pitched in the big leagues since suffering a shoulder strain in his first appearance of the season back on March 28. He made five rehab appearances, registering a 3.55 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 5:6 K:BB across 12.2 innings of work. Now healthy again, Suarez is expected to work as a long-relief option for Baltimore.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Ready for rehab assignment
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Suarez (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday or Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
The Orioles have yet to decide which affiliate Suarez will join for his rehab assignment, but the 35-year-old righty is ready to test himself in a game setting after he recently completed multiple live sessions without issue. Suarez has been on the shelf since March 30 due to a right subscapularis strain. so he may be in store for a lengthy rehab assignment, especially if the Orioles choose to have him get stretched out as a starter.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Close to facing hitters
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Suarez (shoulder) is expected to face hitters in live batting practice before the end of July, MLB.com reports.
Suarez was cleared to throw off a mound earlier this month and tossed his most recent bullpen session Saturday. The right-hander is recovering from a subscapularis strain. Suarez made 24 starts for the Orioles in 2024, but he made his lone appearance this season out of the bullpen before he landed on the shelf. He's likely in line for a relief role once he returns from the 60-day injured list, but not needing to be stretched out for a starting job should shorten his rehab program.
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Orioles' Albert Suarez: Throwing off mound soon
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Suarez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session later this week, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
It will be his first time throwing from the bump since going down with a right shoulder strain in late March. Suarez is hoping to contribute to the Orioles at some point after the All-Star break, but he still has numerous boxes to check.
