Ranger Suárez SP PHI Thu 8/16/18 5:05 AM
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Suarez will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zach Eflin will get the ball for the other game. Suarez allowed four runs across five innings while striking out three against the Reds in his only MLB appearance earlier in the season. He owns a 3.19 ERA across six starts (31 innings) with the IronPigs, but that comes with an unremarkable 1.45 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB. Suarez will likely head back to the minors following Thursday's spot start, as the Phillies can revert back to a five-man rotation after Thursday's twin bill.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Wed 8/15/18 4:42 PM
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Suarez will be recalled from Triple-A to start one of Thursday's doubleheader games against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zach Eflin, the 26th man for the doubleheader, will start the other game, and it's currently unclear what order they will go in. Suarez got tagged for four earned runs in five innings while striking out three against the Reds in his lone MLB start earlier this season. He has a 3.19 ERA in six starts at Triple-A, but his 1.45 WHIP and 7.5 K-BB% at that level are pretty big red flags. The best thing that can be said about his chances is that he is facing the Mets. Suarez is likely only making a spot start, as the Phillies can move back to a five-man rotation after the doubleheader.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Thu 7/26/18 11:37 PM
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Suarez was optioned back to Triple-A Lehigh after his start Thursday against the Reds. He picked up the win but allowed four earned runs over 5.0 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Suarez ran into some trouble in his big-league debut, giving up a pair of home runs against a surging Reds offense. The Phillies' offense picked him up, however, and Suarez was able to limit the damage and put himself in position to pick up the win. He'll head back to Triple-A, where he has a 0.57 ERA and over three starts. The Phillies have a deep and talented rotation, so if that group remains intact, Suarez's services may not be needed by the big league club until September.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Thu 7/26/18 3:06 PM
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Suarez was officially recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to his start Thursday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
While Suarez is not considered a high-ceiling pitching prospect, his ascent through the Phillies' system this year has been quite impressive. The 22-year-old lefty posted a 2.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 66:24 K:BB in 90.2 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, all while giving up just two home runs. Keeping the ball in the park will be crucial in his big-league debut, as he will be pitching in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. This is only expected to be a spot start for Suarez, as the Phillies can move back to a five-man rotation, but if he impresses, he would be a top option the next time the Phillies need a spot starter.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Tue 7/24/18 5:55 PM
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Suarez will be called up to start Thursday against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
The start will be Suarez's major-league debut. He reached Triple-A for the first time in late June and has recorded an 0.57 ERA in three starts for Lehigh Valley after posting a 2.76 ERA in 12 starts for Double-A Reading. Suarez projects as a back-end starter as a smaller lefty with no standout pitches, though his recent success could hint at a higher ceiling.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Wed 6/27/18 12:52 PM
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Suarez was promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Suarez received the call to the International League after supplying a 2.76 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 75 innings for Double-A Reading. The 22-year-old lefty hasn't consistently displayed swing-and-miss stuff during his time in the minors and profiles mostly as a command and control artist. He hasn't posted higher than a 3.00 BB/9 or 0.5 HR/9 at any of his five stops in the Philadelphia system.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Mon 6/25/18 2:24 PM
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Suarez tossed seven scoreless innings and ceded five hits and a walk while striking out two Sunday for Double-A Reading in its 8-1 win over New Hampshire.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old is making a compelling case for a spot in the Eastern League All-Star Game, as Sunday's outing lowered his season ERA and WHIP to 2.76 and 1.12, respectively, over 75 frames. Suarez's doesn't make bats miss at a high clip (6.5 K/9), but his solid command and control have made him one of the better young arms in the Philadelphia system. He could be in store for a promotion to the International League at some point in the second half.
Ranger Suárez SP PHI Sun 4/22/18 12:10 PM
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Suarez allowed just two runs in 14 innings over his last two starts for Double-A Reading and didn't walk a single batter, The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
The young lefty is notable for his excellent control, with a 4.1 percent walk rate so far this season. Back in 2014, he walked just one batter in 80.2 innings in the Venezuelan Summer League, good for a ridiculously low 0.3 percent walk rate. The 22-year-old may not be much more than a back-end starter, and he's likely still a few years away from the majors, but the profile is intriguing, especially for a team who hasn't had a left-hander start a game since 2016.