Source: Ranger Suarez agrees to 5
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Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox have signed left-hander Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract, confirming multiple reports.
- Suarez, 30, has been a consistent and underrated pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies since 2021, maintaining a 3.25 ERA over five seasons despite below-average fastball velocity.
- His pitching approach relies on a diverse six-pitch repertoire and strong command, with notable improvements in ERA and WAR even as his fastball velocity declined.
- After declining a $22.025 million qualifying offer from the Phillies, Suarez's signing will grant Philadelphia a compensatory draft pick after the fourth round.
- Suarez has a career record of 53-37 with a 3.38 ERA and 705 strikeouts
