The Orioles placed Albert Suarez on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez lands on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. He will be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks. Matt Bowman had his contract selected as the corresponding move.

GM Mike Elias said Sunday that Albert Suárez will start the season in the bullpen, per team updates, with Cade Povich taking the fifth starter spot.

Fantasy Impact

Suárez’s 3.70 ERA and 108:43 K:BB in 133.2 innings last year, with 24 starts and 8 relief outings, pivot to a swing role in 2025 after Povich’s win, announced Sunday. The 35-year-old adapts. Fantasy managers in deep leagues or hold formats should stash him, banking on his versatility for value in Baltimore’s bullpen or spot starts.

Albert Suarez will be starting the Orioles spring training opener on Saturday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez posted a strong 3.70 ERA across 24 starts (32 appearances) for Baltimore last season. It is unclear what role he will hold this year heading into camp.

Albert Suarez delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run over six innings while striking out eight in the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

His outing was marked by efficiency and control, despite giving up four hits and two walks. This performance lowers his ERA slightly and should help stabilize his WHIP, which stands at a somewhat elevated 1.29 for the season. Suarez's ability to maintain a solid strikeout rate, now slightly improved, continues to make him a viable option in deeper fantasy leagues, particularly those that value strikeouts and quality starts. His season-long metrics, including a FIP of 3.92, suggest some volatility, but performances like this highlight his potential upside.

Albert Suarez allowed six earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two in the Orioles' 8-1 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marks a significant deviation from his season-long performance, where he maintained a respectable 3.14 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. The rough patch inflated his ERA and could raise concerns about his reliability in high-leverage situations moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor Suarez's next few appearances closely, as another poor performance could indicate a deeper issue rather than a one-off bad day at the office.