Albert Suarez (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing until MRI shows healing.

Fantasy Impact

His next MRI is scheduled in about three weeks. He is dealing with a right subscapularis strain and is without a timetable for his return.

The Baltimore Orioles have transferred Albert Suarez to the 60-day IL with a right subscapularis strain.

Fantasy Impact

Suarez was initially placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, but the injury is now being classified as a right subscapularis strain. With a longer absence expected, he's been transferred to the 60-day IL.

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.