"One of the biggest concerns with Suarez has been his decline in fastball velocity. In 2023, his average fastball velocity was 93 miles per hour. This season, it has dropped to 90.5 miles per hour. Suarez does not need high velocity to be successful. He already has been successful with velocity that is below average. However, Suarez is 30, and it is unlikely his fastball velocity will increase."
"Some have highlighted Ranger Suarez as a pitcher for the Nationals to target. However, adding the veteran lefty would not be a wise decision. Throughout his career, Suarez has been successful, especially last season. Suarez had a 3.20 ERA in 26 games started. His output was good enough to record an impressive 4.7 wins above replacement last season. Against the Nationals, Suarez has also been successful. In 17 appearances, he has an 8-2 record and a 3.98 ERA."
The Nationals need starting pitching help after three starters had disastrous seasons. Ranger Suarez posted a 3.20 ERA in 26 starts and produced 4.7 wins above replacement last season, including an 8-2 record and 3.98 ERA in 17 appearances against the Nationals. Suarez's average fastball velocity fell from 93 mph in 2023 to 90.5 mph this season, and at age 30 that decline is unlikely to reverse. A continued velocity slide could allow major-league hitters to exploit him despite other quality offerings. Suarez is expected to command a large multi-year contract that would not align with Washington's near-term rebuild.
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