this Philadelphia Phillies Left-hander Ranger Suarez was recalled from his rehab duties at Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Saturday’s game in Denver against the host Colorado Rockies
Suarez has been sidelined since preparing for Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic with a strained left elbow. On March 30, he was placed on the 15-day injured list.
Suarez, 27, is 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in three rehab games between the IronPigs and Double-A Reading.
“Everything is going well,” Suarez told the Philadelphia Inquirer in Spanish as his recovery began. “I’m feeling healthy. I’m shooting all the shots and my arm feels good. I’m happy to be here. It’s nice to help the team.”
Last season, he set career highs in wins (10), innings pitched (155 1/3), strikeouts (129) and starts (29).
this phillies They opened up a roster spot on Friday when they selected right-hander Luis Ortiz to Lehigh Valley
Ortiz, 27, has not made a decision in eight appearances off the bench this season with a 2.70 ERA phillies
–Field-level media