US EditionAtlanta Braves Sign All-Star Closer Robert Suarez to 3-Year, $45M Deal
Suarez led the National League with 40 saves and struck out 75 batters last season, signing a $45 million deal to bolster the Braves' bullpen.
- On December 11, 2025 the Atlanta Braves agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with free-agent closer Robert Suarez, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.
- After opting out of $8 million options for 2026 and 2027, Suarez became a free agent and led the National League with 40 saves this year.
- Suarez struck out 75 batters in 69 2/3 innings with a 5.9% walk rate and averaged a 98.6 mph fastball while making two All-Star teams and posting 38 saves and a 2.87 ERA.
- The Braves designated left-handed pitcher Ryan Rolison for assignment to make room for Suarez, whose contract guarantees $13 million in 2026 and $16 million in 2027 and 2028.
- Suarez, a Venezuela native who turns 35 on March 1, spent five seasons in Japan and signed a one-year, $6 million MLB contract, earning a combined $30 million from 2023 to 2025, ESPN reported.
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Venezuelan Closer signs for three years and $45 million; Atlanta arms one of the most feared dupes next to Raisel Iglesias
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ATLANTA (AP) — Venezuelan relevista Robert Suárez and the Atlanta Bravos agreed on Thursday a three-year contract for 45 million. Suárez, twice All-Star, will receive a salary of 13 million in 2026 and 16 million in each of the following two seasons. He will donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Bravos Foundation. The 34-year-old right had a record of 4-6 with 40 rescues and an effectiveness of 2.97 this year and has accumulated 76 rescues in t…
Closer Robert Suarez leaving Padres for Braves
Robert Suarez has cashed in the bet he placed on himself. A little more than a month after opting out with the Padres, the 34-year-old reliever is joining the Braves on a three-year, $45 million deal. Suarez is set to make $13 million in 2026 and $16 million in both 2027 and 2028. “I’ve only really heard good things about this clubhouse and this team,” Suarez told reporters. “I’m excited to become a member of it.” Suarez made $10 million each of…
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