"The Blue Jays are known to be looking for bullpen upgrades and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports that free agent Robert Suarez is a guy they have shown some interest in, though Nicholson-Smith suggests the interest may be preliminary. Suarez has also been connected to the Mets and Dodgers this offseason. The relief market has been the fastest-moving segment of free agency so far in this offseason. Devin Williams, Emilio Pagán, Ryan Helsley, , Raisel Iglesias and others have already come off the board. There are still some notable names still out there, including Suarez, and Pete Fairbanks."
"Suarez would also be a logical target for Toronto. He has been San Diego's closer for the past two years. In 2024, he notched 36 saves while posting a 2.77 ERA. His 22.9% strikeout rate was only around average but he showed good control with a 6.2% walk rate. In 2025, he took his game to another level. His 2.97 ERA was technically a slight increase over the previous season but his walk rate dropped to 5.9% and his strikeout rate spiked up to 27.9% as he saved 40 contests for the Padres."
Blue Jays have shown preliminary interest in free-agent reliever Robert Suarez while other clubs such as the Mets and Dodgers have been connected to him. The relief market has moved quickly with Devin Williams, Emilio Pagán, Ryan Helsley, and Raisel Iglesias among those already signed; notable relievers like Suarez and Pete Fairbanks remain available. Toronto added Dylan Cease to the rotation and seeks bullpen upgrades; Jeff Hoffman, last season's closer, may move to a setup role. Suarez saved 36 games in 2024 with a 2.77 ERA and improved to 40 saves, a 2.97 ERA, and a 27.9% strikeout rate in 2025. Age (34, turning 35) could limit his multi-year earning power, and earlier projections estimated roughly a three-year, $48MM market value.
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