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MLB
Ranger Suarez
Ranger Suarez
Boston Red Sox, Starting Pitcher
Age: 30y-6m-23d (Aug 26, 1995)
Exp: 6.112 Years
Country: VE
Agent(s): Scott Boras (Boras Corporation)
2026 Payroll Salary
$7,600,000
2026 Cash
$10,000,000
Career Earnings
$30,175,770
2026-2030 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Ranger Suarez signed a 5 year, $130,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $130,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $26,000,000. In 2026, Suarez will earn a base salary of $7,000,000 and a signing bonus of $3,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $7,600,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $130,000,000
Average Salary:
$26,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2031 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
6.112
| Year | Age | YOS | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
30 | 6.112 | $7,600,000 | $26,000,000 | 10.66% | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2027 |
|
31 | 6.112 | $15,600,000 | $26,000,000 | 10.53% | $15,000,000 | $25,000,000 | |
| 2028 |
|
32 | 6.112 | $30,600,000 | $26,000,000 | 10.40% | $30,000,000 | $55,000,000 | |
| 2029 |
|
33 | 6.112 | $30,600,000 | $26,000,000 | 10.28% | $30,000,000 | $85,000,000 | |
| 2030 |
|
34 | 6.112 | $35,600,000 | $26,000,000 | 10.16% | $35,000,000 | $120,000,000 | |
| 2031 |
|
35 | 6.112 |
Mutual
|
$35,000,000 | $26,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | $130,000,000 |
| 2031 |
|
36 | - |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
30 | 6.112 | $7,000,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $7,600,000 | $26,000,000 | |
| 2027 |
|
31 | - | $15,000,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $15,600,000 | $26,000,000 | |
| 2028 |
|
32 | - | $30,000,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $30,600,000 | $26,000,000 | |
| 2029 |
|
33 | - | $30,000,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $30,600,000 | $26,000,000 | |
| 2030 |
|
34 | - | $35,000,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $35,600,000 | $26,000,000 | |
| 2031 |
|
35 | - |
Mutual
|
$35,000,000 | - | - | - | $35,000,000 | $26,000,000 |
| 2031 |
|
36 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
30 | $7,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $130,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $26,000,000 | |
| 2027 |
|
31 | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $120,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $30,000,000 | |
| 2028 |
|
32 | $30,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $105,000,000 | $18,333,333 | $35,000,000 | |
| 2029 |
|
33 | $30,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 | $85,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $21,250,000 | $37,500,000 | |
| 2030 |
|
34 | $35,000,000 | - | $35,000,000 | $120,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $45,000,000 | |
| 2031 |
|
35 |
Mutual |
$10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | $130,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $21,666,667 | - |
Contract Notes
- 2031 Mutual Option includes a $10M buyout
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2025-2025 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,800,000
Average Salary:
$8,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
5.112
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2024-2024 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,050,000
Average Salary:
$5,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.112
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2023-2023 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,950,000
Average Salary:
$2,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.112
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.112
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.124
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,000
Average Salary:
$570,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.135
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.022
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2011-2011 Signing Bonus
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons
6.112 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$18,875,770
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 |
 |
0 |
Active
|
$64,460 |
$64,460 |
|
| 2019 | 23 |
|
0.022 |
Active
|
$334,208 |
$398,668 |
|
| 2020 | 24 |
|
0.135 |
Active
|
$182,758 |
$581,426 |
|
| 2021 | 25 |
|
1.124 |
Active
|
$460,050 |
$1,041,476 |
|
| 2022 | 26 |
|
2.112 |
Active
Pre-Arb Bonus Pool
|
$730,000 $304,294 |
$1,771,476 $2,075,770 |
|
| 2023 | 27 |
|
3.112 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,950,000 |
$5,025,770 |
|
| 2024 | 28 |
|
4.112 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,050,000 |
$10,075,770 |
|
| 2025 | 29 |
|
5.112 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$8,800,000 |
$18,875,770 |
|
| Total |
$18,875,770 |
$18,875,770 |
|||||
| 2026 | 30 |
|
6.112 |
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
||
| 2027 | 31 |
|
6.112 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
||
| 2028 | 32 |
|
6.112 |
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| 2029 | 33 |
|
6.112 |
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| 2030 | 34 |
|
6.112 |
Active
|
$35,000,000 |
||
| 2031 | 35 |
|
6.112 |
Active / Mutual
|
$10,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$148,875,770 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$18,875,770 | - | - | $18,875,770 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
22 |
$64,460
|
$64,460 |
$64,460 |
||
| 2019 |
|
23 |
$334,208
|
$334,208 |
$398,668 |
||
| 2020 |
|
24 |
$182,758
|
$182,758 |
$581,426 |
||
| 2021 |
|
25 |
$460,050
|
$460,050 |
$1,041,476 |
||
| 2022 |
|
26 |
$730,000 $304,294
|
$730,000 $304,294 |
$1,771,476 $2,075,770 |
||
| 2023 |
|
27 |
$2,950,000
|
$2,950,000 |
$5,025,770 |
||
| 2024 |
|
28 |
$5,050,000
|
$5,050,000 |
$10,075,770 |
||
| 2025 |
|
29 |
$8,800,000
|
$8,800,000 |
$18,875,770 |
||
| Total |
$18,875,770 |
$18,875,770 |
$18,875,770 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
30 |
$7,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
||
| 2027 |
|
31 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
32 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
|||
| 2029 |
|
33 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
|||
| 2030 |
|
34 |
$35,000,000
|
$35,000,000 |
|||
| 2031 |
|
35 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$145,875,770 |
$3,000,000 |
$148,875,770 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$18,875,770 | - | - | $18,875,770 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
PHI |
Mar 27, 2025 - May 03, 2025 | Back |
| 2024 |
PHI |
Jul 24, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 | Back |
| 2023 |
PHI |
Aug 19, 2023 - Sep 01, 2023 | Hamstring |
| 2023 |
PHI |
Mar 30, 2023 - May 13, 2023 | Arm |
| 2022 |
PHI |
Jun 30, 2022 - Jul 16, 2022 | Back |
| 2020 |
PHI |
Jul 23, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020 | COVID-19 |
-
Jan 14, 2026
Signed a 5 year $130 million contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Nov 18, 2025
Declined a qualifying offer with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Nov 06, 2025
Philadelphia (PHI) extended a $22.05 million Qualifying Offer
-
Jan 09, 2025
Signed a 1 year $8.8 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $5.05 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2.95 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2022
Signed a 1 year $730,000 contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $570,000 contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Apr 01, 2012
Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PHI | 26 | 26 | 154 | 57 | 56 | 38 | 151 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 157.3 | 3.20 | 1.22 | 4.70 |
| 2024 | PHI | 27 | 27 | 140 | 63 | 58 | 41 | 145 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 150.7 | 3.47 | 1.20 | 2.59 |
| 2023 | PHI | 22 | 22 | 129 | 59 | 58 | 48 | 119 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 125.0 | 4.18 | 1.42 | 2.35 |
| 2022 | PHI | 29 | 29 | 149 | 74 | 63 | 58 | 129 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 155.3 | 3.65 | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| 2021 | PHI | 39 | 12 | 73 | 20 | 16 | 33 | 107 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 106.0 | 1.36 | 1.00 | 5.64 |
| 2020 | PHI | 3 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 20.25 | 3.50 | -0.39 |
| 2019 | PHI | 37 | 0 | 52 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 48.7 | 3.14 | 1.32 | 0.79 |
| 2018 | PHI | 4 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15.0 | 5.40 | 1.80 | -0.30 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 6 years, $161,561,694
- Avg. Salary: $26,926,949
- MLB Rank: 35
- SP Rank: 14
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2031
- Avg. Salary: $26,000,000
- MLB Rank: 37
- SP Rank: 15
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Ranger Suarez to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | 8 | $218,000,000 | $27,250,000 | 30 |
| Corbin Burnes | 6 | $210,000,000 | $35,000,000 | 30 |
| Carlos Rodon | 6 | $162,000,000 | $27,000,000 | 30 |
| Garrett Crochet | 6 | $170,000,000 | $28,333,333 | 25 |
| Averages | 7 | $190,000,000 | $29,395,833 | 28.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Suarez's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $146,143,550 | $29,228,710 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Suarez statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR
| Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Max Fried
2023-2024
|
21.50 | 5.86 | 8.92 | 2.51 | 2.90 | 1.15 | 3.24 | 4.77 |
|
Corbin Burnes
2023-2024
|
32.00 | 6.06 | 8.84 | 2.64 | 3.16 | 1.08 | 3.68 | 3.68 |
|
Carlos Rodon
2021-2022
|
27.50 | 5.65 | 12.26 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 0.99 | 2.45 | 6.37 |
|
Garrett Crochet
2024-2025
|
32.00 | 5.49 | 12.03 | 2.02 | 3.09 | 1.05 | 2.79 | 5.54 |
| Average | 28.25 | 5.77 | 10.51 | 2.43 | 2.95 | 1.07 | 3.04 | 5.09 |
|
Ranger Suarez
2024-2025
|
26.50 | 5.81 | 8.65 | 2.31 | 3.34 | 1.21 | 3.29 | 4.68 |
| Pct Change | -6.19 | 0.69 | -17.70 | 4.94 | -13.22 | -13.08 | -8.22 | -8.06 |
| Median Prime % Change | -8.14% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.61% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Ranger Suarez
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 6 years, $161,561,694 | $26,926,949 |
