Orioles starter in the bullpen-game plan, Suárez provides veteran depth and a potential bridge to late-inning options in a high-leverage setup.

Albert Suarez, bullpen-day option for Baltimore, returns to the majors with a strong 2.08 ERA across relief stints. The plan on Sunday is to lean on his multi-inning capability to bridge to the late innings.

Suárez returns to action in a bullpen-day role, after posting a 2.08 ERA across 8 2/3 innings in four appearances this season. At 35, he’s a veteran option for episodic leverage without the taxing innings of a traditional closer role, giving Baltimore a flexible bullpen-day plan.

Albert Suárez's transfer to the injured list is a significant blow to the Orioles' pitching staff. He had a solid performance last season, which makes his absence felt deeply. Manager Brandon Hyde noted that while surgery isn't necessary, Suárez will face a prolonged recovery period.

Suárez has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury. He had a strong previous season but has only made one appearance this season before the injury. Manager Brandon Hyde confirmed that surgery is not needed but that he will be out for a few months.