According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Suarez will report to camp as a starter but will likely be deployed as the club's long reliever. The Angels have several options to take the final spot in the rotation, and Suarez will face an uphill battle to compete for that job. As a result, the club will likely deploy him out of the bullpen. Last season, the 27-year-old appeared in 22 games and made three starts. He held a hefty 6.02 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP. He struck out 22.3 percent of the batters he faced. However, he struggled to command his pitches as he held a high 11.3 percent walk rate. He also generated a 47.7 percent barrel rate, which placed him in the second percentile among qualified pitchers. While he may occasionally be given a spot-start, he should not be targeted in any drafts this season, given his expected role.

Los Angeles Angels pitchers Jose Suarez and Jose Cisnero are both being delayed to spring training, Suarez due to a family matter and Cisnero due to a visa issue. Suarez, a 26-year-old left-hander, had a disastrous year in 2023 in his fifth year in Anaheim, posting an 8.29 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with 20 walks and 28 strikeouts in just 33 2/3 innings over 11 appearances over seven starts. Cisnero, a 34-year-old right-hander, had a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with two saves, 25 walks and a career-high 70 strikeouts in 59 1/3 relief innings in his fifth year with the Detroit Tigers last year. The Angels signed the Dominican reliever to a one-year, $1.75 million contract this month to give them more bullpen depth in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez has lost his salary arbitration case with the team and will earn the $925,000 the club filed in arbitration. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a pair of fruitful campaigns with the Halos in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, posting a sub-4.00 ERA in both of those campaigns while scuffling to an 8.29 ERA across 11 outings (seven starts) with the club in the 2023 season. He has bounced between the club's rotation and bullpen in parts of five major-league seasons, posting a 5.38 ERA across 77 appearances (58 starts) in that time. He will likely serve as a long reliever in 2024 but will give the Angels starting pitching depth as well.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) has been playing catch but is still not working off a mound, according to manager Phil Nevin. The 25-year-old hasn't pitched in the big leagues since May 7 due to a left shoulder strain and suffered a setback in his recovery a few weeks ago during a rehab assignment. Before the ailment, Suarez pitched to a 9.62 ERA and 2.14 WHIP with 21 strikeouts and 15 walks across 24 1/3 innings. There's no word on a possible return date, but fantasy managers can ignore the southpaw in all formats.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) was shut down on his minor-league rehab assignment due to left-shoulder soreness. Manager Phil Nevin said the team isn't concerned that it will keep Suarez out much longer, but it's a setback nonetheless. Before getting shut down, the 25-year-old southpaw made two appearances in the Arizona Complex League, giving up a run on five hits while walking two and striking out four in 3 1/3 innings. Suarez should be able to return in 2023, but it might not be until September after this setback. In six starts this year, he hasn't been very good, yielding a 9.62 ERA and 2.14 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) still has not been cleared to start throwing again, according to MLB.com. The 25-year-old hasn't appeared in Major League action since May 7 after experiencing left shoulder discomfort. Suarez began a rehab assignment on July 18 but felt more discomfort before coming out of the game, and the club shut him down afterwards. Before the ailment, the five-year veteran pitched to a 9.62 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and 17.1% strikeout rate over just 24 1/3 innings of work. There is still no timetable for his return, and fantasy managers should let him go in every format.

The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-shoulder injury. In a corresponding move, pitcher Cesar Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Suarez departed his start against the Texas Rangers early on Sunday with left-shoulder soreness, and now he'll miss at least the next two weeks of action. The 25-year-old Venezuelan southpaw hadn't been a fantasy factor to begin with, posting a rough 9.62 ERA (8.29 FIP), 2.14 WHIP, 15 walks and 21 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings pitched over his first six starts of the season. There's a good chance that Chase Silseth will be moved from the Angels' bullpen to the starting rotation to take over for Suarez.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez was removed from Sunday's start early with shoulder soreness. Suarez felt something in his shoulder during the third inning of his start against the Texas Rangers and was then pulled from the game. He will get an MRI tomorrow to determine the extent of his injury, but an IL trip seems likely. Before leaving, Suarez allowed seven earned runs over 2 innings pitched. He has been pretty awful all season, posting a 9.62 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in 24 IP. It is possible that he's been pitching through injury, but either way he holds no fantasy value. One of Tucker Davidson or Chase Silseth will likely step into Suarez' rotation spot.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez will get at least one start, which should come on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, amid speculation that his job was on the line, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 25-year-old has put up awful numbers over four games, with a 10.26 ERA, 12 strikeouts, nine walks, and a 2.28 WHIP across 16.2 innings. The news shouldn't change much in the fantasy world, as Suarez's value was already limited before his struggles after he posted a 3.96 ERA and 22.3% strikeout rate in 2022. But now, he's almost irrelevant in every format.

The Los Angeles Angels optioned left-hander Jose Suarez to the minors on Sunday and recalled left-hander Kenny Rosenberg in a corresponding move. Suarez took the loss on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox after allowing four earned runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking two in four innings. Five of the hits he allowed were of the extra-base variety. The 24-year-old just hasn't been effective this year and hadn't gone more than 4 1/3 innings in any of his four starts for the Angels this year, posting a 6.35 ERA, a 1.76 WHIP and 15 strikeouts to 11 walks in 17 innings.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (8-8) earned the win in his final start of the season, pitching five innings of one-run ball against the Seattle Mariners. He collected five strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and no home runs. Suarez ends the year with a 3.75 ERA, 20.6 K%, 8.7 BB%, and 1.23 WHIP across 23 appearances and 14 stars. The results were worse as a starter, posting a 4.44 ERA with just 59 strikeouts over 71 innings. However, in his last five games, he pitched to a 2.97 ERA and will look to keep that momentum going into next season, assuming he stays in the rotation.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (7-8) struggled through five innings against the Seattle Mariners during Friday's 6-5 loss. He allowed four runs, one home run, one walk and added a strikeout to his line. Other than his complete game in early September, Suarez has pitched less than six innings in every one of his starts thus far. Across his 13 starts, he has a 4.64 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 66 innings, compared to a 1.98 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 27.1 innings out of the pen. He offers fantasy managers little value and should be kept on the waiver wire.

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (7-8) struggled through five innings against the Seattle Mariners during Friday's 6-5 loss. He allowed four runs, one home run, one walk and added a strikeout to his line. Other than his complete game in early September, Suarez has pitched less than six innings in every one of his starts thus far. Across his 13 starts, he has a 4.64 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 66 innings, compared to a 1.98 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 27.1 innings out of the pen. He offers fantasy managers little value and should be kept on the waiver wire.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (7-8) was hit with the loss in Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics, in which they lost 3-1. Suarez threw 5.2 innings, giving up three runs, six hits, two walks, and he struck out three. All of the damage came in the first inning when he surrendered a home run and two doubles. Suarez now has a 3.67 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and 21.2 K% over 88.1 innings. Across 12 starts, however, his ERA is an elevated 4.43. Suarez is nothing but a streaming option in deeper leagues, allowing too many runs for his lack of strikeouts.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (7-7) earned the win in Saturday's 4-2 game against the Houston Astros. He allowed just one run on three hits across 5.2 innings, struck out seven, and walked three. He got two strikeouts to start the sixth but gave up a two-out double before being pulled. It was his second good start in a row after throwing a complete game last time out, and he now owns a 3.59 ERA, 76 K, and 31 BB over 82.2 IP. Suarez can still be ignored in most leagues with his 4.39 ERA as a starter and underwhelming strikeout numbers, but fantasy managers in deep leagues can stream him against weak lineups.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (6-7) threw a one-run complete game against the Texas Rangers in Saturday's 4-1 win. He had eight strikeouts, no walks, and allowed five hits across the nine innings. It was the longest start of his career, and the first time he's gone more than 5.2 innings this season. The outing brought his ERA down to 3.74, and he's struck out 69 batters over 77 innings. However, he still has a 4.71 ERA in 10 games as a starter this season. Suarez can be left on the waiver wire for now until he proves he can replicate this production.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-7) didn't last long against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, pitching just 3.2 innings. The Angels went on to win the game 10-2 after Suarez allowed two runs, on four hits and three walks, while collecting two strikeouts. He still has no quality starts on the season and has produced a 5.53 ERA over nine games as a starter. Over 68 innings, including nine appearances out of the bullpen, he's pitched to a 4.10 ERA with 61 strikeouts and 28 walks. Fantasy managers should avoid Suarez with his lack of production as a starting pitcher and his inability to go deep into games.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-7) only lasted four innings in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. It was a poor start from the beginning, giving up a two-run home run in the first inning. Overall, he allowed three runs on six hits while collecting four strikeouts and two walks. He's been unimpressive as a starter this season, posting a 5.59 ERA across eight starts. On the season, he has a 4.06 ERA with 59 strikeouts and 25 walks in 64.1 innings. Suarez can be left on the waiver wire in almost all leagues, offering little value as a starting pitcher in any category.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-6) had a good outing Monday against the New York Yankees but was ultimately the losing pitcher in the 2-1 contest. He completed five innings, giving up two runs with six strikeouts and three walks. Suarez started the sixth on the mound but walked the first three batters and was quickly pulled. He has failed to go at least six innings in any of his starts, and this was just the second time in his last five outings allowing less than four runs. Suarez has a 3.88 ERA, 21.5 K%, and 9.0 BB% during seven starts and nine relief appearances. He doesn't have much fantasy value, with not enough strikeout numbers or innings to go with a 5.45 ERA as a starter.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-5) suffered a loss against the Toronto Blue Jays during Tuesday's second game of a doubleheader. He went 5.1 innings and allowed four runs on seven hits. Suarez also struck out two and walked one. He has now given up four earned runs in three of his last four starts. Overall, he has a 3.90 ERA, 20.9 K%, and 8.5 BB% over 55.1 IP, with six starts this year. Suarez isn't much of a fantasy-relevant player at this point, with ugly ratios and an unspectacular ERA.