"Back in 2021-22, Suarez looked to be emerging as a quality fourth starter in Anaheim. He gave the Halos 207 1/3 innings with a 3.86 ERA with a slightly below-average strikeout rate but a walk rate that was a bit better than average. The wheels came off in 2023, due in no small part to a shoulder strain that sent him to the injured list for several months. He posted an 8.29 ERA in 33 2/3 innings that season and was only marginally better in 52 1/3 frames the following season (6.02 ERA)."
The Athletics acquired left-hander José Suarez from the Mariners for cash. Seattle designated Suarez for assignment earlier in the week, and the A's designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment in a corresponding move. Suarez has no minor league options, so he will remain on the Athletics' big-league roster. Suarez began the season with Atlanta, was designated for assignment, then joined Seattle, where he made one appearance before being removed from the 40-man roster. He has a 6.38 ERA over 18 1/3 innings this season, with a higher strikeout and swinging-strike rate than his career marks, but also worse control, including a 15.6% walk rate, a hit batter, and two wild pitches. His earlier success in 2021-22 declined after a shoulder strain in 2023.
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