Ryan Wormeli expressed confidence in Robert Suarez's strong start (6-for-6 save opportunities, 0.00 ERA) as legitimate despite preseason concerns. Wormeli acknowledged a small sample size caution typically warranted for closers but highlighted Suarez's increased use of an effective fastball-changeup combination over previous seasons' heavier sinker usage. He expects Suarez's impressive early-season success will solidify his closer role psychologically with Padres management, leveraging Suarez’s talent and the Padres’ winning environment for sustained fantasy relevance.

Andrew Geller highlighted Robert Suarez as surprisingly the most secure and productive closer early-season, despite the fantasy community showing minimal preseason interest. With managers skeptical of Suarez entering draft season due to unclear bullpen dynamics and uncertainty around his role and health, Suarez has emerged as an exceptionally reliable source of saves. Geller notes this ironic twist, pointing out Suarez as an overlooked value who is currently rewarding the managers willing to trust him.