Albert Suárez's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

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.