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ATL •
about 2 months ago
Suarez will make $13 million next season and $16 million each of the following two years, with none of the money being deferred. That means the Braves have committed $47.5 million in 2026 payroll to four relievers in Suarez, Raisel Iglesias ($16 million), Aaron Bummer ($9.5 million) and Joe Jiménez ($9 million). They’re also considering using Reynaldo López ($14 million) as a reliever, though the Suarez addition definitely would seem to give them more incentive to leave him in the rotation. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal said the Braves intend to keep Iglesias in the closer’s role, meaning Suarez will likely pitch the eighth for a year before perhaps resuming closing in 2027. As a result, Suarez, who led the National League with 40 saves for the Padres last season, probably shouldn’t be looked at as a top-25 RP in fantasy leagues heading into next spring.
TEX •
9 months ago
Dugger hasn’t appeared in the majors since making 27 appearances (13 starts) from 2019-2022 between the Marlins, Rays, Reds and Mariners. The 29-year-old righty will head to Triple-A Round Rock as extra organizational pitching depth.
LAA •
9 months ago
Stephenson is progressing towards a return to game action as he completes his lengthy rehabilitation process from last April’s Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old figures to be ready to return to the Angels’ bullpen at some point around midseason.
Source: Rhett Bollinger