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ESPN’s Jeff Passan adds that the deal contains a mutual option for 2031. After missing out on Alex Bregman, the Red Sox have pivoted their focus to bolstering their starting rotation by adding one of the best arms still on the market. In 762 career big-league innings, Suárez has a recorded a strong 3.38 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 705/240 K/BB ratio. His fastball velocity has steadily declined since 2023, he doesn’t miss many bats, and he has yet to pitch over 157 innings in any season, so there are plenty of reasons his type of contract may seem like a lot of money. However, Suárez consistently limits hard contact, commands the zone well enough to produce a career 22 percent strikeout rate, and has a career 52 percent groundball rate, which should allow him to avoid the pitfalls of pitching at Fenway Park. He will slot in near the top of the Red Sox rotation along with Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray. This also gives the Red Sox a surplus of starting pitching that they can use to make another trade. The Phillies made Suárez a qualifying offer, so they will receive a compensatory pick, likely in the fourth or fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

Quantrill has been summoned to gobble up innings out of Texas’ bullpen after failing to make the club as a non-roster invitee earlier this spring. The 31-year-old righty posted a bloated 6.04 ERA across 117 2/3 innings between the Braves and Marlins last year. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.

Collyer earns his first promotion to the big leagues to join Texas’ relief corps after allowing two runs with an 11/2 K/BB ratio over 6 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A Round Rock. The 24-year-old was a 12th-round selection in the 2019 MLB Draft.

Martin will get some extra time off to rest and recover after experiencing arm fatigue earlier this week. The 39-year-old veteran remains an effective high-leverage option when he’s healthy. Some durability issues aren’t unexpected at his advanced age.

Curvelo appears to have avoided serious injury after a scary-looking scene in West Sacramento where he threw his glove in pain after delivering a pitch on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old will get a couple weeks off but it sounds like he didn’t suffer any structural damage to his pitching arm.

It’s merely a procedural move as Bradford has already kicked off a minor league rehab assignment as he works his way back from last year’s elbow surgery. The 28-year-old lefty will be on the shelf until at least late May.

Church loses his spot on Texas’ 40-man roster amid a flurry of roster moves. The 25-year-old made five relief appearances for the club last year and has been pitching at Triple-A Round Rock this season.

Polanco has been battling a lingering Achilles issue for the past couple weeks. He was feeling better recently before the issue flared up again. He’ll continue receiving treatment and will be reevaluated later this week to determine whether he’ll need some additional time off to finally put the issue to bed.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Soto won’t return until at least the club’s next homestand, which begins next Tuesday against the Brewers. The 27-year-old fantasy superstar is working his way back from a calf strain that put him on the shelf back on April 3. It’s possible he’ll skip a minor league rehab assignment altogether and jump right back into New York’s lineup next week.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Young will require surgery this week to address a meniscus tear in his left knee. The 30-year-old absence is another hit to New York’s outfield depth as he’ll be sidelined until at least late May or early June.

Díaz hasn’t pitched since last Friday due to a minor right knee issue with Alex Vesia stepping in for a pair of saves earlier this week against New York. The 32-year-old elite closer figures to make an appearance against his former club on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.