Suarez's Spring Struggles: Red Sox Fans, Don't Worry

0:00On March 25th, the Boston Red Sox made a big splash this off-season by signing pitcher Ranger Suarez to a 5-year deal worth $130 million. They expected to anchor their rotation, but his spring training got off to a rocky start. Over 9 innings, he gave up 11 earn runs and 3 home runs with 8 strikeouts and just 1 walk. Earlier this week, in his final spring outing, Suarez allowed 8 earn runs across 4 and 1-3 innings. He also struggled in the World Baseball Classic, surrendering 6 earned runs on 6 hits and 4 and 2-3 innings during 2 starts. Teams piled on the scoring against him throughout camp. Red Sox fans might feel uneasy, but history shows Suarez has bounced back from weak springs to deliver strong regular seasons. The team knows spring results often don't predict the year ahead, especially for pitchers building stamina. His velocity set well below normal, with only 2 pitches topping 90 miles per hour, and his pitch mix isn't fully dialed in yet.

1:01Suarez emphasized staying healthy over pushing speed right now, noting that power will ramp up as he prepares for the long haul. As opening day nears, expect Suarez to hit his stride with better command and heat, settling those early concerns into just another footnote. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is Boston Red Sox News Today.