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Braves Land Top Closer Suarez
11 Dec
Summary
- Robert Suarez agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.
- Suarez led the National League with 40 saves in the recent season.
- He previously spent two seasons as the San Diego Padres' closer.
The Atlanta Braves have secured a major addition to their bullpen, agreeing to terms with closer Robert Suarez on a three-year, $45 million contract. This move brings one of the league's most dominant relief pitchers to Atlanta.
Suarez recently led the National League with 40 saves, demonstrating his reliability in high-pressure situations. His performance over the past two seasons as the San Diego Padres' closer earned him two All-Star selections and established him as a premier talent in his role.
Originally from Venezuela, Suarez has an extensive background, including time playing professionally in Mexico and Japan. His impressive fastball velocity, averaging 98.6 mph even in his mid-thirties, underscores his continued elite performance.
