Height
6'1"
Weight
217 lbs
Age
30
College
N/A
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 189 | 3.4348767 | 53-38 | 710 | 1.2773691 | 0.0 | 4 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$130.0M
Guaranteed
$78.0M
AAV
$26.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Red Sox's five-year, $26M AAV commitment to Ranger Suárez earns an F CVI, representing one of the worst value contracts in baseball despite his elite production. Suárez has delivered A-level performance with 12 wins and 151 strikeouts through 26 starts, cementing his status as an established veteran starter after eight seasons in the majors. However, at 30 years old and commanding top-tier starting pitcher money, the investment carries enormous risk given the concerning spring training struggles and rotation uncertainty that have dominated headlines. The media narrative around Suárez has turned decidedly negative, with reports of the organization having "concerns" about his readiness and potential role limitations that directly contradict the massive financial commitment. While his on-field production remains elite, the combination of his age profile, the substantial AAV, and the mounting skepticism about his 2026 outlook creates a catastrophic value proposition. The five-year term only amplifies the risk, as the Red Sox are locked into paying ace-level money for a pitcher whose immediate future is already generating doubt within the organization.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Ranger Suarez, a starting pitcher for the Red Sox, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Red Sox keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $26.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 30, with elite production already established, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | vs SD | L 6-8 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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