The Braves and former Padres closer Robert Suarez are in agreement on a three-year, $45MM contract, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Suarez, a client of Primo Sports Group, became a free agent at season’s end when he opted out of the final two years and $16MM on his five-year contract with San Diego. He’ll be paid $13MM in 2026 and $16MM in both 2027 and 2028, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. There are no deferrals in the contract.
More to come.
lol. If I were a Mets fan, I’d be soooooo pissed.
There is enough time for them to put together a 3rd place team.
I don’t think the Mets FO were ever in on him or anyone after Williams. I said it from the outset, that’s their dude now.
I’m curious to see what happens when Williams faces Alonso next September,
Ummm…wait until you hear about the Lindor rumors being true
Lindor rumors?
Soto-Lindor clubhouse rift and Lindor being a cancer. May as well trade him too after losing Diaz, Alonso, and Nimmo.
Also, b/c Ryan Helsley is the best available closing specialist, if they didn’t intend on Williams being closer. Ryan Big Apple Redemption tour incoming, lol
He signed with Baltimore before the Winter Meetings
Helsley already signed with Baltimore.
Goodness…totally missed that one. Thanks!
Yes we are lol
With Iggy also in the fold, and adding Robert Suarez, does Atlanta have a closer by committee now? Or is Iggy the setup guy?
That’s um unexpected. Quite the tandem at the end now.
I know that some braves fans wanted a big name expensive free agent addition, but I am very pleased with how Atlanta has worked to improve the overall team so far.
I don’t expect this to be the last move either.
Suarez counts as a big name FA addition. Definitely one of the top 3 relievers available.
For three years and 45m, that’s a really good deal,.
Keep in mind Suarez is about to turn 35. He’s not a fireballing kid.
You can say the same to Aroldis Chapman.
He’s not young but he also didn’t play professionally until he was 24 and he was developed overseas so there are less miles on his arm so to speak
FINALLY
Good now they have two old men who break down to lead their bullpen. Third place it is. Yay.
Neither have been on the IL since 2023 and neither have more than minor trips. Woefully ignorant response
He never remembers…
Nice deal
Mess up all of our prediction contests, AA! You do you!
If I’m a Mets fan I’d rather have Suarez instead of Williams. I’m still hoping Yankees get Fairbanks
Aside from 2025, Williams is a much better reliever than Suarez. Not a knock on Suarez, but Williams is a top 3-5 closer in MLB, aside from last year where his ERA was high but underlying metrics were basically unchanged.
I had Suárez on the Braves
Where’d you have Iglesias/Diaz going?
Wonder who’s getting the closer job: Suarez or Raisel?
Thats a good setup with Iggy and Suarez or vice-versa. I am glad bullpen is a priority.
@RunDMC Yea AA almost always guarantees a screwup for our predictions!
Good front end deal for ATL.
Im really starting to lose faith in Jed Hoyer. The Cubs had an overperforming bullpen last year with some has been. The Cubs need some velocity in the bullpen. Palencia cant do it himself. Jed has done NOTHING this off-season except let players walk and sign Phil Maton. As much revenue as the Cubs bring in plus 5 home playoff games last year, he should have plenty of money to play with. I have a feeling he is going to sign reclamation projects again. He let Keller go and he actually was topping out at 97 mph in the playoffs last year. He was definitely one that we should have re-signed. I get so excited for this time of year, but then I remember I am a Cubs fan and that Jed Hoyer is involved in the team’s destiny.
Jed Hoyer too busy picking his nose and flinging boogers at the wall.
Heaven forbid the Cubs actually spend any money to fix their glaring holes on the roster. They only need an Ace, a closer, and a #3 hitter in the lineup. No reason to go spending any money or trading any coveted prospects or anything rash…
Ok AA finally something now we need that SS and Starter pitcher and we can be ready for spring training.
Mets fans – you ok?
Do you think they are after losing Diaz, Alonso, and Nimmo?
Seems just about where his money was expected to land.
Definitely will help the Braves pen. I said it yesterday when the Braves rumors were circling about him. I believe it’s a good idea for the Braves to add good pen arms. They should shorten the starts of their starters in hopes of keeping them healthy.
Best of luck Bob. Thank you for the saves.
Very UnBraveslike.