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Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The San Diego Padres are leaning towards retaining reliever Robert Suarez despite recent acquisitions and are still considering trading starter Dylan Cease, who is a free agent this winter. The team is focusing on strengthening their outfield, particularly by acquiring a right-handed hitting outfielder, while maintaining a strong bullpen for a potential deep playoff run.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suárez has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball for using banned sticky substances. Suárez was ejected from a game after having sticky stuff on his left wrist and arm, although he denied using any banned substances and claimed it was sunscreen. He has appealed the suspension, and any punishment will be delayed until the appeal is resolved. Suárez is the sixth pitcher to be penalized for using sticky stuff since MLB began cracking down on foreign substances in 2021.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Padres achieved a 5-5 record on their 10-game homestand, taking a step in the right direction with a series win over the Miami Marlins. Despite losing primary setup man Robert Suarez to ejection and a potential 10-game suspension for having a sticky substance on his arm, the Padres managed to defeat the Marlins 4-0. The victory keeps their faint postseason hopes alive, as they remain 5.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the National League. The Padres face a challenging road ahead, needing to make up ground and win series in their remaining 34 games.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie will start a throwing program this week after being shut down for two weeks with a shoulder injury. McKenzie had a breakout season last year and was one of several players the Guardians were trying to sign to extensions. Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Hernandez left last night's game with a hamstring issue, and San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez's progression has been slowed due to elbow inflammation.