Suarez is building up as a starter this spring, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Like many pitchers, Suarez was a starter in the minors but switched to relief after reaching the big leagues. In 37 relief appearances last season, he recorded a 3.14 ERA, though his 20.5 percent strikeout rate wasn't particularly impressive. It doesn't appear likely that he'll move ahead of both Vince Velasquez and Nick Pivetta for the team's No. 5 starter role, meaning the Phillies may have to send him to the minors to open the season if they want him to stay stretched out.