"What makes him a particularly attractive piece for any contender is without a doubt his elite control and command. In each of the past three seasons there has been a steady decrease in his walk rate, going from 11% in 2022 all the way down to below 6% in 2025, putting Suárez in the 85th percentile in the league."
"Recent rumors have been swirling surrounding the Blue Jays' interest in former Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks. That makes total sense given their familiarity in seeing the 31-year-old right-hander in their divisional matchups. Fairbanks has an ERA of 1.33 with 35 strikeouts in 28 games against the Blue Jays for his career. However, there are some alarming red flags that the Blue Jays should seriously consider."
Several elite free agents remain available for the Toronto Blue Jays to bolster the roster for 2026. Robert Suárez offers elite control and command, with a steady walk-rate decline from 11% in 2022 to below 6% in 2025, placing him in the 85th percentile. His fastball averaged 98.6 mph in 2025 (97th percentile), and he struck out 75 batters in 69.2 innings. He has never surrendered more than seven home runs in a major-league season, addressing a vulnerability present in the Blue Jays' 2025 bullpen. Pete Fairbanks owns a 1.33 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 28 career games against Toronto, but recurring health issues and durability concerns make him a risky target.
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