On Friday, the San Francisco Giants will open up a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Giants are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in Ohio.
2-Year SF Giants Pitcher Cut By Current Team
GettyAlbert Suárez #49 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game two of a double header at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 24, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Ahead of Friday’s game, news came out that a former Giants pitcher had been designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
Jake Rill of MLB.com wrote: “Orioles have recalled RHP Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk and DFA’d RHP Albert Suárez. The 40-man roster is down to 39.”
The 40-man roster is down to 39.
Suárez had been in the middle of his third season with Baltimore.
He went 2-0 with a 3.93 ERA in 25 games.
Looking At Suárez
GettyAlbert Suarez #56 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 23, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Suárez played the first two years of his career for the Giants.
He appeared in 40 games for the franchise.
The 36-year-old joined the Orioles in 2024.
GettyBuster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants talks to Albert Suarez #56 during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park on May 8, 2016 in San Francisco, California.
Over 102 career games (37 starts), Suárez has gone 16-15 with a 3.99 ERA.
It will be interesting to see if he gets claimed on waivers by another team.
Looking At The Giants Right Now
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants talks with first base umpire Rob Drake during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 20, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 52-75 record in 127 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games (and are 23-42 in 65 games on the road).
Looking At The Orioles Right Now
GettyPete Alonso #25 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts during a review in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 19, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. The review resulted in the play being a foul ball.
As for the Orioles, they will open up a series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Right now, they are at the bottom of the American League East with a 61-67 record in 128 games.
2-Year San Francisco Giants Pitcher Cut By Current MLB Team