Writer: Michael Lipinski
Official: Phillies Activate Ranger Suarez from IL
Mike Lipinski has been covering Philadelphia sports since 2005. Previous stops include Section 247 Sports, My MMA News, and more. He has been a part of the Sports Talk Philly team since 2019. He is the editor of Philadelphia Phillies content, co-editor for college football covering mainly the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and dabbling in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @MLipinskiSports
All posts by Mike LipinskiPublished13 May 2023
In an expected move, the Philadelphia Phillies have activated left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list. Suarez will make his first start of the 2023 season on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the Phillies have optioned RHP Luis Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Suarez injured his left elbow while working out with the Venezuelan National Team ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The lefty had a setback during his recovery in Spring Training which led to a season opening IL stint. Suarez made three rehab outings over the past two-weeks, the 27-year-old went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA and five strikeouts over nine innings.
An integral part of the 2022 Phillies rotation, Suarez started 29-games for the Phillies during their National League Championship run. He was 10-7 with a 3.65 ERA, 129 Ks, in 155.1 regular season innings. Suarez showed his versatility during the tail end of the regular season and postseason when he made numerous appearances out of the bullpen.
Suarez’s return allows the Phillies to set their rotation and solidify their bullpen.
