"The Los Angeles Dodgers have been connected to multiple relief pitchers, but have yet to land one of their targets. That list included Devin Williams, Raisel Iglesias and Ryan Helsley, who all signed new contracts. Edwin Díaz remains in play as the top available option, but the Dodgers are unlikely to meet his demands. Outside of Díaz, Robert Suarez is the best relief pitcher still available in free agency."
"Los Angeles has also shown interest in former San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez, a source said, seeking to go for a shorter-term deal with a higher average annual value for the two-time All-Star (who has a 2.91 ERA over the last four seasons). The Dodgers are certainly very familiar with the hard-thrower as he's been with the San Diego Padres since 2022. The right-hander has just four years of MLB experience, all with the Padres, after pitching in Japan from 2018-2021."
"Over the past two seasons, Suarez has 76 saves with 11 blown saves in 135 appearances with a 2.87 ERA. He has also struck out 25.4% of hitters while walking just 6.1% in that stretch, and has limited home runs well. Suarez is expected to receive a two-or three-year contract worth around $15-16 million, according to FanGraphs projections. Last season, Suarez was suspended and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing a pitch at Shohei Ohtani."
The MLB bullpen market has been active with several top relief arms signing elsewhere. The Dodgers pursued multiple relievers but missed on targets Devin Williams, Raisel Iglesias and Ryan Helsley. Edwin Diaz remains the highest-ranked available option, though his financial demands likely exceed what Los Angeles will pay. Robert Suarez is the best remaining free-agent reliever and a reported Dodgers target, with the club preferring a shorter-term deal with higher average annual value. Suarez has a 2.87 ERA over the past two seasons, 76 saves in 135 appearances, a 25.4% strikeout rate and a 6.1% walk rate, and projects to a two- or three-year, $15–16 million contract. Suarez was suspended and fined last season after a pitch to Shohei Ohtani; he denied intent and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts disagreed.
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