José Suárez (baseball, born 1998)

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = José Suárez

|image =

|team = Atlanta Braves

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|1|3}}

|birth_place = Naguanagua, Venezuela

|bats = Left

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = June 2

|debutyear = 2019

|debutteam = Los Angeles Angels

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = April 17, 2025

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 21–29

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 5.41

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 351

|teams =

Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2024}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2025}})

}}

José Rances Suárez Quintero (born January 3, 1998) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.

A native of Naguanagua, Venezuela, Suárez signed with the Angels as an international free agent at the age of 16 in 2014. After spending five seasons in the Angels farm system, he made his MLB debut in 2019. On September 4, 2021, Suárez threw the first complete game of his career. In 2022, he accumulated over 100 innings pitched for the first time in his major league career.

Career

= Los Angeles Angels =

Suárez signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent on July 3, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mobile/news/jose-suarez-named-angels-minor-league-pitcher-of-the-month/c-276268654 |title=Jose Suarez named Angels Minor League Pitcher of the Month |publisher=MiLB.com |access-date=July 31, 2018}} He spent his first professional season in 2015 with the Dominican Summer League Angels and Arizona League Angels, compiling a combined 3-3 record and 2.97 ERA in 15 games (13 starts). In 2016, he pitched for the Arizona League Angels and Orem Owlz where he was 1-4 with a 4.84 ERA in 12 games (six starts).

Suárez played 2017 with the Arizona League Angels and Burlington Bees{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mobile/news/angels-no-12-prospect-jose-suarez-added-to-baybears-roster/c-272758894 |title=Angels No. 12 prospect Jose Suarez added to BayBears roster |publisher=MiLB.com |access-date=July 31, 2018}} where he pitched to a combined 6-1 record and 3.28 ERA in 15 starts.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=660761#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jose Suarez Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=May 25, 2018}} He started 2018 with the Inland Empire 66ers and was promoted to the Mobile BayBears and Salt Lake Bees during the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/los-angeles-angels-prospect-jose-suarez-racking-up-strikeouts-for-mobile-baybears/c-277679492 |title=Mobile's Suarez keeps racking up strikeouts |publisher=MiLB.com |date=May 21, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/23/griffin-canning-jose-suarez-among-prospects-that-have-angels-excited/|title=Griffin Canning, Jose Suarez among prospects who have Angels excited|date=May 23, 2018|access-date=July 31, 2018}} In 26 starts between the three clubs, he pitched to a 3-6 record with 3.92 ERA.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=660761#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jose Suarez Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=October 26, 2018}}

The Angels added Suárez to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2018/11/20/prospects-jose-suarez-luis-madero-and-luis-rengifo-added-to-angels-40-man-roster/|title=Prospects Jose Suarez, Luis Madero and Luis Rengifo added to Angels' 40-man roster|publisher=Orange County Register|author=Jeff Fletcher|date=November 20, 2018|access-date=May 31, 2019}} He opened the 2019 season on the injured list with shoulder soreness, and was assigned back to Salt Lake upon his return.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jose-suarez-throws-five-scoreless-in-2019-debut/|title=Angels' Jose Suarez: Throws five scoreless in 2019 debut|work=CBS Sports|author=RotoWire Staff|date=May 8, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2019}} On June 2, Suárez was promoted to the major leagues for the first time to start versus the Seattle Mariners, where he picked up his first major league win.{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2019/05/31/angels-to-promote-prospect-jose-suarez-to-pitch-sunday-in-seattle/|title=Angels to promote prospect Jose Suarez to pitch Sunday in Seattle|publisher=Orange County Register|author=Jeff Fletcher|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2019}} He finished the season with a 7.11 ERA in 81 innings, allowing 23 home runs. In 2020, Suárez recorded a 38.57 ERA after two starts lasting {{fraction|2|1|3}} innings in total before being optioned off the roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.halosheaven.com/2020/11/28/21650939/jose-suarez-angels-2020-review|title=2020 Angels in review: Jose Suarez|date=November 28, 2020}}

Suárez made his first major league appearance of the 2021 season on May 10 against the Houston Astros. He pitched four innings, allowing one run.{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Jack |title=Jared Walsh's four hits lead Angels' rally over Astros |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2021-05-10/jared-walsh-four-hits-lead-angels-rally-over-astros |website=Los Angeles Times |date=May 11, 2021}} He was the starting pitcher in the 2021 MLB Little League Classic. In four innings, Suárez gave up three runs and struck out four in the 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web |title=Quantrill, Indians beat Angels 3-0 in Little League Classic |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401228913 |website=ESPN |publisher=Associated Press |language=en |date=August 22, 2021}} On September 4, 2021, against the Texas Rangers, Suárez pitched his first complete game, allowing one run and striking out eight batters.{{cite web |last1=Painter Lopez |first1=Jill |title=Rangers vs. Angels - Game Recap - September 4, 2021 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401229094 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=Associated Press |language=en |date=September 4, 2021}} In 23 games (14 starts), he logged an 8–8 record and 3.75 ERA with 85 strikeouts in {{fraction|98|1|3}} innings pitched.

In 2022, Suárez made 22 appearances (20 starts) and registered an 8–8 record and 3.96 ERA with 103 strikeouts in 109.0 innings of work. The year marked his second consecutive season going 8–8 with an ERA under 4.00, and he set new career–highs in strikeouts and innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Jose Suarez - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jose-suarez/19911/stats?position=P|access-date=July 25, 2023|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}

Suárez began the 2023 season out of the Angels' rotation, struggling to a 7.89 ERA across his first five starts. In a May 7 outing against the Texas Rangers, Suárez departed after {{fraction|2|2|3}} innings (in which he allowed 7 earned runs) with an apparent injury.{{Cite web|title=Angels’ Jose Suarez: Leaves with trainer|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jose-suarez-leaves-with-trainer/|access-date=June 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} An MRI revealed a left shoulder strain, and he was placed on the injured list the following day.{{Cite web|title=Angels’ Jose Suarez: Shut down with shoulder strain|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jose-suarez-shut-down-with-shoulder-strain/|access-date=June 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 23.{{Cite web|title=Angels’ Jose Suarez: Shifted to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jose-suarez-shifted-to-60-day-il/|access-date=June 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} Suárez was activated from the injured list on September 11.{{Cite web|title=Angels' Jose Suarez: Back from injured list|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jose-suarez-back-from-injured-list/amp/|access-date=September 12, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

In 2024, Suárez made 18 appearances for the Angels and struggled to an 8.15 ERA with 37 strikeouts across {{fraction|35|1|3}} innings pitched. On June 17, 2024, Suárez was designated for assignment.{{Cite web|title=Angels Designate José Suarez, Cole Tucker For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/angels-designate-jose-suarez-cole-tucker-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 17, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Salt Lake on June 24.{{Cite web|title=Angels Outright José Suarez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/angels-outright-jose-suarez.html|access-date=June 26, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On September 9, the Angels selected Suárez's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Angels Select José Suarez, Move Jo Adell To 60-Day IL|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/angels-select-jose-suarez-move-jo-adell-to-60-day-il.html|access-date=September 9, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

= Atlanta Braves =

On March 23, 2025, Suárez was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Ian Anderson.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Suarez acquired from Angels for Anderson |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-suarez-acquired-from-angels-for-ian-anderson |access-date=March 23, 2025 |publisher=MLB.com |date=March 23, 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Blum |first1=Sam |last2=O'Brien |first2=David |title=Braves trade again with Angels, swapping Ian Anderson for José Suarez |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6225269/2025/03/23/ian-anderson-jose-suarez-braves-angels-trade/ |access-date=March 23, 2025 |work=The Athletic |date=March 23, 2025}} Suárez made 3 appearances for the Braves, recording a 2.45 ERA with five strikeouts across {{fraction|7|1|3}} innings pitched before being designated for assignment on April 21, following the acquisition of Scott Blewett.{{cite news |last1=Rasmussen |first1=Karl |title=Braves Acquire Veteran Relief Pitcher in Trade With Orioles |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/braves-scott-blewett-trade-orioles |access-date=April 20, 2025 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=April 20, 2025}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on April 24.{{Cite web|title=Braves Outright Jose Suarez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/braves-outright-jose-suarez.html|access-date=April 29, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}