Robert Suarez's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez hurled 1 1/3 perfect innings with one strikeout Sunday afternoon to pick up his 23rd save on the season. Suarez inherited one runner on first base with two outs after Bryce Johnson walked David Fry and proceeded to retire Bo Naylor. Then he returned for the ninth inning to retire the 1-2-3 hitters in the Guardians batting order to complete the 2-1 victory. The 33-year-old closer has been a dream scenario replacement for Josh Hader who left via free agency in the offseason. Suarez has a 4-1 record with a 1.62 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP in 39 innings pitched. Suarez has been arguably the best closer in baseball this season and should have no problem locking down the closer role for the remainder of the season and maybe for even more seasons to come.

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez earned his 22nd save of the season in Thursday's victory versus the Texas Rangers. Suarez allowed a walk in his inning of work, but also recorded a strikeout to lead the Padres to their 48th victory. Suarez has quietly been having a very strong season in the closers role for the Padres and owns a miniscule 1.02 ERA in 35 1/3 innings with 33 strikeouts. Suarez hasn't missed a beat since replacing Josh Hader, who left the Padres for the Houston Astros in free agency. The right-hander remains one of the best closers in the game and should be rostered in all formats moving forward.

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez picked up his 13th save of the season in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves, throwing a clean ninth inning on just seven pitches. The Padres came from behind to win the opener of Monday's twin bill, scoring four runs in the eighth inning to provide Suarez with the chance to convert his first save since May 8. The 33-year-old right-hander has excelled as San Diego's go-to ninth-inning man this season, going a perfect 13-for-13 on save opportunities while surrendering a lone run with an 18:4 K:BB across 20 1/3 innings. As long as he continues throwing this well, Suarez should remain the Friars' clear-cut stopper going forward.