Suarez pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save Saturday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez was tasked with nailing down a 4-2 lead and was able to retire Fernando Tatis, Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado in order. It was the first major-league save for the 25-year-old Suarez, who has been a bright spot in a disastrous Philadelphia bullpen. He's 4-2 in 19 appearances with a 0.85 ERA and 0.69 WHIP, while logging a 29:8 K:BB over 31.2 innings. The Phillies are desperate for stability in the late innings, and Suarez likely earned himself another opportunity the next time a save chance presents itself.

Manager Joe Girardi said following Wednesday's loss to the Marlins that Suarez was not available to pitch due to back spasms, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the back issues arose during pregame activities. It's not clear if the back spasms could potentially sideline Suarez past Wednesday, but the club figures to provide an update on the reliever prior to Thursday's series finale.

Suarez (3-2) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Mets in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez was brought on to begin the eighth inning of Friday's matinee, so he began his outing with a runner on second base. He issued an intentional walk to lead off the inning but gave up a walkoff single to the next batter he faced. The southpaw has now been charged with losses in two of his last four appearances, but he's still posted a 0.66 ERA and 0.70 WHIP in 27.1 innings across 16 relief outings this year.

Suarez (2-1) allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out a batter over 1.1 innings as he took the loss against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez entered with two outs in the sixth and registered a quick strikeout to get out of the inning. He came back out to face the top of the Dodger lineup and surrendered a leadoff solo home run to Mookie Betts which broke a 3-3 tie. It was the first homer he's given up this season and the second straight outing in which he's given up a run after starting the year with 20.1 scoreless innings. He still owns an outstanding 0.79 ERA and 0.66 WHIP to go along with a 19:6 K:BB over 22.2 innings.

Suarez (2-0) earned the win in relief Wednesday against Atlanta after tossing three scoreless innings, fanning three.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez had a daunting task since he had to pitch following an impressive six-inning outing from Zach Eflin, but he looked dominant off the bullpen and secured his second win of the campaign. The left-hander has been stellar this season and has yet to give up a run in 11 appearances (20.1 innings).

Suarez (1-0) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Nationals after tossing three scoreless innings while fanning three.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez piggybacked Spencer Howard's start and looked impressive on the mound, but he's been pitching extremely well all season long. The left-hander has yet to allow an earned run this season and owns an impressive 15:4 K:BB through 17.1 innings (10 appearances) this season.

Suarez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez didn't throw a pitch during spring training due to visa issues and a quadriceps injury. He's built up to full speed now and will fill the bullpen spot that had belonged to fellow southpaw Jojo Romero, who landed on the injured list with a sprained elbow in a corresponding move. With a career 4.66 ERA and 18.0 percent strikeout rate in 67.2 major-league innings, Suarez likely won't be handling high-leverage innings any time soon.

Suarez (quadriceps) was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez hasn't thrown a pitch in Grapefruit League action this spring, as he was delayed first by visa issues and then by a quadriceps injury. He could return to the active roster at some point this season, though his career 4.66 ERA in 67.2 innings at the highest level suggests he's best suited for a lower-leverage role.

Suarez tweaked his quadriceps over the week and will be sidelined for at least a week, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez was delayed by visa issues when he attempted to report to camp and has now faced further delays since his arrival. It's possible the missed time will take him out of consideration for an Opening Day bullpen spot.

Suarez has yet to arrive at camp due to visa issues, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Suarez is one of five Phillies absent for that reason as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic interferes with international travel. The delay means the lefty won't have time to ramp up as a starter, though he was always a long shot at best to open in a rotation spot. He'll stand a decent chance at winning a bullpen role but isn't a lock to do so.