Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hamstring) felt good after throwing a live batting practice session on Monday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Friday. If that goes well, he's likely to return from the injured list to start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies put the 28-year-old southpaw on the shelf on Aug. 19 due to a right-hamstring strain, but he's made good progress and is on the cusp of a return to the team's starting rotation. Fantasy managers might want to think twice before using the Venezuelan hurler in starting lineups against a red-hot Brewers squad this weekend, but he's pitched well overall this year to the tune of a 3.88 ERA (3.89 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, 35 walks and 89 strikeouts in 97 1/3 innings over his 17 starts.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to August 16. Suarez was originally slated to start on Sunday but the team stated on Friday that he would miss the start with a hamstring issue. The hope was that Suarez would avoid the injured list but that's not going to happen. The 27-year-old owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 89:35 K/BB ratio over 91 1/3 innings (17 starts) on the season. He has a chance to return to the Phillies' rotation in early September if he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Bellatti was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hamstring) will miss his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Washington Nationals due to soreness in his hamstring, which came on in Toronto during the week. Right-hander Zack Wheeler will start on Sunday in Suarez's place. The good news is that the Phillies don't think Suarez's injury is a long-term concern. The 27-year-old southpaw may only miss the one start this weekend, but we won't know for sure until next week. It's definitely bad timing for his fantasy managers, as Suarez has been strong so far in the month of August, allowing just five earned runs on 22 hits while walking seven and striking out 16 in 18 1/3 innings over three starts against the Marlins, Nationals and Twins.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez is getting the ball for Tuesday's start against Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals. The 27-year-old has posted a 4.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 20.8% strikeout rate with just two wins over 15 starts. However, Suarez is still limiting the homers (0.84 HR/9), leading to a more impressive 3.80 FIP. The Venezuelan native is a fine option in most fantasy leagues, especially against the lowly Nats, who own a .719 OPS as a club.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez finally turned in a good start Tuesday but took the loss in a 2-0 game against the Mets. Suarez pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. It was by far the best of Suarez's four starts this season, bringing his ERA down to 7.13. The 27-year-old had not pitched well since returning from the injured list with a left elbow strain, so this was an encouraging sign for fantasy managers. Suarez has been a useful fantasy option over the last two seasons and will have the opportunity to build on his success in his next matchup, which will be a favorable one at the Nationals.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (elbow) is scheduled to make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The left-hander has been sidelined since early March due to a left elbow strain. He made three rehab starts before the team decided he was healthy enough to return. That being said, Bailey Falter is going to have his next turn skipped in the rotation. Taijuan Walker is being moved up to Friday, so Falter could end up falling out of the rotation soon. Suarez pitched well for the Phillies last season, but pitching in Coors Field is never a good time for pitchers. He might not be the best option for Saturday's slate, but going forward, Suarez should be a reliable option.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab assignment start on May 7 for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. If all goes well, manager Rob Thompson told reporters he could be activated and join the rotation. Suarez has made one rehab appearance already, throwing two innings of work on May 2, allowing no runs or hits while walking and striking out one. The southpaw has been on the shelf since the 2023 season began after dealing with left forearm inflammation during Spring Training. Last season, Suarez pitched to a 3.65 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 19.5% strikeout rate with 10 wins over 29 starts. Fantasy managers can expect the same kind of results once he's back on the field with the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (elbow) is set for a minor league rehab assignment according to manager Rob Thompson. Suarez has been facing hitters so a rehab assignment is the next step in his progression. The team wants him to make at least three starts in the minors, per Thompson, in order to get his pitch count and stamina built up. Suarez dealt with left forearm inflammation toward the end of spring training and has yet to make his season debut. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Phillies rotation around the middle of May.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) will face outfielders Bryce Harper (elbow) and Cristian Pache in a simulated game on Tuesday. Suarez will throw 20 to 25 pitches in the session, and if it goes well, he'll likely throw another simulated game. This will be the first time that Harper faces a southpaw after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old former MVP has a ways to go still, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make his 2023 debut until right around the All-Star break. Suarez, 27, will likely go on a minor-league rehab assignment after his next simulated game, and he's on track to make his 2023 debut in early May, barring a setback. He's recovering from left forearm inflammation that he encountered in spring training.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday. Afterwards, Suarez felt fine and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Monday. The 27-year-old was placed on the injured list earlier this week due to a left elbow strain. It's going to take multiple weeks for Suarez to get back to full health. The team needs him to regain his arm strength and work up his pitch count before they let him back on the mound. In the meantime, Matt Strahm will likely continue making starts for Philly.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (forearm) is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season. The lefty still has inflammation in his left forearm and could begin the year on the injured list. He was sent for an MRI on Tuesday, and there was no structural damage. Matt Strahm seems like the pitcher to benefit from Suarez's injury and could pick up a few spot starts. Suarez posted a 3.65 ERA last year with a 1.33 WHIP and is best suited for NL-Only or deeper formats.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) did some light throwing on flat ground on Tuesday at spring camp. Suarez has been dealing with tightness in his left forearm, which caused him to drop out of the World Baseball Classic, but the injury isn't considered to be very serious. The 27-year-old southpaw could still be ready in time for Opening Day, but it's unknown when he might get back into a Grapefruit League game. He'll likely need to throw a few bullpen sessions before that happens. Suarez doesn't overpower hitters and wasn't as good last year as he was during his 2021 breakout, but he has a secure rotation spot and is great at keeping the ball out of the air.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) said he felt some left forearm tightness in his outing against the Houston Astros while pitching for Team Venezuela on Wednesday, and he will rest for a few days. Suarez said he's not worried but wanted to get it checked out. There's a good chance the 27-year-old southpaw will need to pull out of the World Baseball Classic, but he could still be ready for Opening Day, barring a setback. In 29 starts in 2022, Suarez went 10-7 with a 3.65 ERA (3.87 FIP), 1.33 WHIP and 19.5 percent strikeout rate in a career-high 155 1/3 innings pitched in his fifth year with the Phillies. Unsurprisingly, he fell back to Earth after a 2021 breakout, but his ground-ball tendencies make him a strong mixed-league streamer.

The Philadelphia Phillies and left-handed starting pitcher Ranger Suarez avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.95 million deal. In a full-time starter role in the big leagues for the first time, Suarez handled himself rather well in 2022, going 10-7 with a 3.65 ERA (3.87 FIP), 1.33 WHIP and 19.5 percent strikeout rate in 155 1/3 frames over 29 starts. Even more exciting was the fact that the 27-year-old southpaw was much better in the second half of the year and in the playoffs to help the Phillies to a World Series appearance. Suarez doesn't strike out a ton of batters (career 7.9 K/9) and isn't overpowering anyone, so he'll need to continue to induce weak contact in order to thrive for fantasy managers in mixed leagues in a hitter-friendly ballpark.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will make the start against the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday, but left-hander Ranger Suarez will also be available in a must-win game, according to manager Rob Thomson. If Suarez comes into Saturday's game, right-hander Aaron Nola would start a potential Game 7 on Sunday in Houston, but "probably not on a full pitch count," Thomson said. Nola just started in Game 4 on Wednesday. If Suarez is not used in Saturday's game, he's in line to start Game 7 on Sunday. The 27-year-old Venezuelan southpaw threw five shutout innings and gave up three hits while walking one and fanning four to pick up the win over Houston in Game 3 on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez was not initially scheduled to start Game 3 of the World Series when it was scheduled for Monday night, but the rain postponement allowed him to pitch on Tuesday and he delivered on the opportunity, shutting down the Houston Astros for five innings. Suarez earned the win by allowing no runs on three hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out four batters. Suarez has been dominant this postseason, with a 1.23 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, 13 strikeouts, two wins, and a save in five games and 14 2/3 innings.

With Game 3 of the World Series being postponed from Monday to Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez will now start Game 3 against the Houston Astros instead of right-hander Noah Syndergaard. As such, Suarez would also get the nod in a potential Game 7 back in Houston. Austin Nola is set for Game 4 on Wednesday, with Syndergaard in line to pitch in Game 5 and Zack Wheeler possibly getting the ball in Game 6, if necessary. Suarez has yet to make a start in the World Series, but he did come on in relief in the Game 1 win and allowed a hit while striking out one in just two-thirds of an inning. In his four postseason appearances (two starts), the 27-year-old southpaw has given up three runs (two earned) on six hits while walking five and striking out nine in 9 2/3 frames.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez will get the start in Game 4, according to manager Rob Thompson. The Phillies announced they will start right-hander Noah Syndergaard on Monday, so the lefty will get the nod on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has a 1.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 9/5 K/BB ratio across 9 2/3 innings this postseason. Suarez has made four appearances, but two of them were starts. It's unlikely that he goes deep into the game on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez will start Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres on Friday night in Philadelphia. It will be his second career playoff start 10 days after he went only 3 1/3 innings in a Game 1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the NL Division Series. Suarez walked five hitters and threw just 46 of his 86 pitches for strikes. His final start of the regular season against the Houston Astros, he allowed six runs in just three innings. The 27-year-old thinks he'll be more sharp with the extra rest. In one start against San Diego on the road in 2022, Suarez allowed only two runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out three in 7 1/3 innings in a victory.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. He'll be opposed by Braves left-hander Max Fried. The Phillies will go with right-hander Zack Wheeler in Game 2 on Wednesday, and he'll be opposed by Braves right-hander Kyle Wright. Suarez finished his fifth season with the Phillies by going 10-7 with a 3.65 ERA (3.87 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, 129 strikeouts and 58 walks in a career-high 155 1/3 innings over 29 starts. He made five starts against the Braves in 2022, going 1-2 and allowing 13 runs (10 earned) on 23 hits while walking 12 and striking out 23 in 28 innings pitched. Suarez is hoping to bounce back after his last start in the regular season on Oct. 4 against the Houston Astros, in which he gave up six earned runs in just three innings.