Overview
- Seattle claimed left-hander José Suarez from Atlanta on Sunday and placed him on the 40-man roster, which is required when a player is taken on waivers.
- Atlanta said it also outrighted reliever Joel Payamps to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- The claim followed the Braves designating both pitchers for assignment this week, a roster move that opens a 40-man spot and exposes the player to waivers.
- With Atlanta this season, Suarez logged 16.1 innings with 21 strikeouts, 12 walks and 12 earned runs, showing swingman length but ongoing control trouble.
- Seattle-based coverage reported a corresponding DFA of outfielder Rhylan Thomas and noted Suarez lacks minor league options, so his bullpen role bears watching as the team looks for multi-inning relief.