Jose Suarez, a lefty reliever who once spent time with your Seattle Mariners, just got designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. This isn’t just a minor roster move for the A’s; it’s a stark reminder of the brutal competition in the Majors, especially for pitchers struggling to find their stride early in the season.
Another Stop, Another Struggle
The eight-year veteran couldn’t stick with his third team of the season, and honestly, the numbers tell you why. In 36 appearances for the A’s, Suarez coughed up a 5.65 ERA, striking out 37 batters across 43 innings. He’d already been with the Atlanta Braves before landing in Oakland, making it clear this has been a rough year bouncing around the league.
The Hard Truth of the Big Leagues
It wasn’t always this rocky for Suarez. Early in his career, with the Los Angeles Angels for six seasons, he showed flashes of being a semi-reliable starter. Back in 2021, probably his best year, he boasted a 119 ERA+ and allowed a respectable 7.8 hits per nine innings. But that kind of consistency just hasn’t been there lately. The guy was making $900,000 this season, and with five years of big league service, he couldn’t be sent down to Triple-A without clearing waivers. That’s a tough pill for any team to swallow when the performance isn’t matching the roster spot. Righty Geoff Hartlieb is taking his spot on the A’s roster, called up from Triple-A Las Vegas.
It’s a cutthroat game, folks, and Suarez’s story is a prime example of how quickly things can change in MLB. For us, it’s just more proof that every move, every arm, and every inning counts. We’ll be watching our Mariners closely, cheering them on as they navigate this early season grind, because every bit of focus helps our boys bring it home for the Emerald City.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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