OCTOBER 22 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
ROBERT SUAREZ
4-6 W-L •
0.90 WHIP •
2.97 ERA
4-6 W-L
0.90 WHIP
2.97 ERA
Padres bullpen projection if the closer departs and Mason Miller starts What was widely expected looks to become official very soon for Robert Suarez, as the star closer is projected to opt out of his $8 million...
Padres' Mason Miller uncertainty puts high leverage bullpen free agent on radar The Padres acquired Mason Miller to provide elite depth to an already strong bullpen, using him as the setup man behind Robert Suarez, who s...
OCTOBER 18 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres closer Robert Suarez addresses crucial 2026 contract decision | Sporting News The Padres are in danger of losing their closer
OCTOBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Darvish exits early, bats go quiet as Padres get bounced from playoffs with Game 3 loss to Cubs
Yu Darvish made an early exit against his former team, and San Diego’s big bats were a bustOCTOBER 3 • Associated Press
Secures Game 2 save Suarez gave up one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact A great catch in right field from Fernando Tatis allowed Suarez to record the final out of the eighth inning in just three pitches. The 34-year-old right-hander then came back out to handle the ninth and gave up a one-out single to Kyle Tucker before inducing a double play from Seiya Suzuki to end the game. Suarez led the National League with 40 saves during the regular season and figures to have a firm grip on the ninth inning as long as the Padres remain in the postseason.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Miller reaches 104.5 mph as San Diego's bullpen shuts down the Cubs in Game 2 victory
Mason Miller’s last two pitches to Seiya Suzuki in the seventh inning were clocked at 102.1 and 102.7 mphOCTOBER 2 • Associated Press
Machado and Miller star as the Padres beat the Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 to send their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third gameOCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons
The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasonsSEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press
Padres closer Robert Suarez notches 40th save, first in NL | Sporting News Robert Suarez picked up his 40th save on Sunday, leading the National League.
SEPTEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Reaches 40-save milestone Suarez struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the White Sox on Sunday.
Impact Suarez needed just 11 pitches (eight strikes) to mow through the White Sox's 2-3-4 hitters. He hit the 40-save mark for the first time in his career and has converted eight straight chances. During that span, he's registered a 2.45 ERA over 18.1 innings. For the year, Suarez owns a 3.06 ERA and a 72:16 K:BB through 67.2 frames.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis hits 23rd homer of the season to lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the White Sox
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and the San Diego Padres moved closer to a postseason berth with a 3-2 win over the Chicago White SoxSEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Earns save no. 39 Suarez earned the save in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Mets, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Tasked with protecting a three-run lead, Suarez worked around a leadoff single to Brett Baty and a two-out walk to Francisco Lindor, but he held firm to lock down the win for San Diego. The right-hander has been reliable in September, posting a 2.61 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 10.1 innings, converting four consecutive saves in that stretch. The 34-year-old is now just one save away from becoming the fifth Padres closer ever to reach the 40-save milestone, and he sits only one behind Carlos Estevez for the MLB lead.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Machado's tiebreaking grand slam sends Padres to 7-4 win over Mets
Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 7-4 in a matchup of postseason contendersSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Converts 38th save Suarez struck out three without allowing a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rockies.
Impact One batter reached on an error, but Suarez was able to overcome that to log his 38th save of the year. The right-hander has posted an 11:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings in September, though he has allowed three runs, including two home runs in that span. Suarez is now at a 3.06 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 70:15 K:BB through 64.2 innings this season and remains firmly in control of the closer role for the Padres.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Converts 38th save Suarez struck out three without allowing a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rockies.
Impact One batter reached on an error, but Suarez was able to overcome that to log his 38th save of the year. The right-hander has posted an 11:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings in September, though he has allowed three runs, including two home runs in that span. Suarez is now at a 3.06 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 70:15 K:BB through 64.2 innings this season and remains firmly in control of the closer role for the Padres.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Merrill hits 3-run homer as the Padres outlast Moniak and the Rockies 9-6
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run home run and the San Diego Padres withstood a career-high, five-RBI performance by Mickey Moniak to beat the lowly Colorado Rockies 9-6 and take thr...SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Picks up 37th save Suarez struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Rockies.
Impact Suarez has allowed three runs over 7.1 innings in September, but this was his third clean appearance of the month. The Padres haven't generated a ton of save chances lately, which has led to Suarez slipping to second in the majors with 37 saves, two behind Kansas City's Carlos Estevez. Suarez is now at a 3.11 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 67:15 K:BB through 63.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Merrill homers and Vásquez pitches 6 strong innings as the Padres beat the Rockies 2-0
Jackson Merrill homered and Randy Vásquez struck out a career-high nine in six strong innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 2-0 to open a four-...SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Robbed by Tatis earlier, Stephenson hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Reds over Padres 4-2
Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer to left field with two outs in the ninth — five innings after being robbed of one by Fernando Tatis Jr. in right — and the Cincinnati Reds beat...SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Allows homer but converts save Suarez allowed one run on two hits over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.
Impact Suarez picked up his first save since Aug. 26 despite giving up a solo home run to Mickey Moniak in the ninth inning. The lack of saves has been because of the Padres' 2-7 skid over the last nine games, with the only other win in that span being a blowout. This outing ended Suarez's 6.2-inning scoreless streak, but it was just the fourth homer he's allowed over 60 innings this season. The closer has matched his career high of 36 saves while maintaining a 3.00 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 63:14 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Allows homer but converts save Suarez allowed one run on two hits over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.
Impact Suarez picked up his first save since Aug. 26 despite giving up a solo home run to Mickey Moniak in the ninth inning. The lack of saves has been because of the Padres' 2-7 skid over the last nine games, with the only other win in that span being a blowout. This outing ended Suarez's 6.2-inning scoreless streak, but it was just the fourth homer he's allowed over 60 innings this season. The closer has matched his career high of 36 saves while maintaining a 3.00 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 63:14 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Tatís homers, Padres beat Rockies 10-8 to end 5-game skid
Fernando Tatís Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap San Diego’s six-run second inning, and the Padres held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 to end a five-game skidSEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Orioles beat the Padres 4-3 after All-Star reliever Jason Adam ruptures a quadriceps tendon
Dylan Beavers singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning, two batters after All-Star reliever Jason Adam collapsed in pain on the mound, and the Baltimore Or...SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Padres reliever Jason Adam carted off field with ruptured quadriceps tendon
Padres reliever Jason Adam ruptured a tendon in his left quadriceps and was carted off the field Monday, a major blow to San Diego’s dominant bullpenSEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
MLB's Biggest Deadline Trades, Re-Ranked: Tigers, Padres Happy?
How have they worked out? Re-ranking the 15 most impactful MLB trade deadline deals, one month later.AUGUST 29 • FOX SPORTS
