Ranger Suárez's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (back) threw a 36-pitch bullpen session on Thursday that manager Rob Thomson said went "extremely well." The next step for Suarez is live batting practice, and a minor-league rehab assignment is also on the table. Thomson doesn't think Suarez will be ready to return during the team's next homestand, which runs from Tuesday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 18. The 28-year-old All-Star southpaw is trying to return from lower-back soreness that has kept him on the 15-day injured list since July 27. While his return isn't exactly on the horizon, fantasy managers need to keep him stashed in all fantasy leagues. When Suarez does come off the IL, he'll return to a 10-5 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and a 116:27 K:BB in 119 1/3 frames over his 20 starts. His last four starts haven't been great, though, as he posted a 7.71 ERA with 18 earned runs allowed in 21 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) threw a successful bullpen session ahead of Monday's game in Los Angeles against the hosting Dodgers. Manager Rob Thomson said last week that Suarez might have a chance to rejoin the rotation in Arizona for the weekend series that begins on Friday against the Diamondbacks, but that remains unlikely. A more likely outcome for a return, however, is during the team's next homestand that begins next Tuesday against the visiting division-rival Miami Marlins. Suarez woke up on July 26 feeling lower-back soreness and tried to fight through it during his bullpen session that day before the Phillies put him on the injured list. The 28-year-old first-time All-Star owns a 2.87 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 116 strikeouts and 27 walks over 119 1/3 innings in Philadelphia this year.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) could return rather quickly from the 15-day injured list. Phillies skipper Rob Thompson is hopeful that the southpaw could return to the mound when the Phillies face the Arizona Diamondbacks from August 8-11. This is a great sign, as the 28-year-old could come off the IL as early as August 7. Suarez was placed on the injured list on July 27 due to lower back tightness. Prior to the injury, he was enjoying a nice breakout season, boasting a strong 2.87 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 27:116 BB:K ratio. He generated ground balls at an elite 53.5% mark and limited hard contact at a 36.1% rate, which are both significantly above the average rates. Fantasy managers could expect Suarez back on the bump as early as next week, which could force 26-year-old Kolby Allard to a long-relief role or back to the minor leagues.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez is being placed on the 15-day injured list due to lower back soreness. The move is retroactive to July 24 while left-hander Kolby Allard has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Suarez's spot on the 26-man roster. The 28-year-old has been among the biggest fantasy surprises this season as he has worked to a 2.87 ERA to go along with a 10-5 record and a stellar 18.5% K-BB% across 20 starts and 119 1/3 innings of work. For his part, Allard has yet to pitch in the big leagues the season and has endured a tough season in the minors, working to a 5.60 ERA across 19 outings (13 starts) split between Double-A and Triple-A. He owns a career 6.10 ERA in 245 innings in the big leagues.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (back) is listed as the team's probable starter for Monday's series opener against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Suarez dealt with back tightness to close out the first half of the season and also skipped the All-Star game to rest up for the second half. The 28-year-old southpaw is now ready to go for his first turn through Phill's rotation on the road in a tough matchup. He's been a must-start in fantasy lineups all year, but he'll be a bit more risky next week because of his back injury and the fact that he's allowed 15 earned runs on 22 hits (three home runs) while walking seven and striking out 13 in 15 2/3 innings over his last three starts against the Marlins, Braves and A's. Even with the rough stretch to close out the first half, Suarez has a 10-4 record, 2.76 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 112 K's in 114 innings over his 19 starts in 2024.