March 4, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillie’s Pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) competes after a play against the New York Yankees in the fifth round during spring training at Baycare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Philadelphia Phillie’s left -hander Ranger Suarez has to do with a stiff back and will be monitored in the next few days.
Manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that it is “not as bad” as last season, when Suarez with the lower back Suarez sent Suarez to the 15-day injured list at the end of July.
Suarez, 29, underwent testing after feeling density on Sunday, one day after beating in an intrasquad game. He will not make his planned start in Friday’s Grapefruit League competition against Toronto Blue Jays.
Suarez was an All-Star last season and finished 12-8 with a 3.46 era in 27 starts. He has a career record of 41-29 with a 3.42 era in 161 matches (93 starts) for Phillies since they debuted in 2018.
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