Ranger Suarez tested for back tightness

by Bruno Mulé | Phillies Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 9:19am EDT

Ranger Suárez underwent tests after feeling back tightness Sunday post-intrasquad game, per team updates, with more clarity expected within 2-3 days, skipping Friday’s start versus the Blue Jays. (Scott Lauber)

Ranger Suárez has a stiff back. It’s “not as bad,” Rob Thomson said, as last year. #Phillies will know more on his status in the next 2-3 days.
— Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) March 19, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Suárez’s back tightness Sunday, milder than last year’s month-long issue per Rob Thomson, sidelines him for Friday’s Blue Jays game, with Joe Ross in line if he misses Opening Day for the Phillies. His status pends. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him cautiously, hoping for a quick recovery, but eyeing Ross as a short-term fill-in if Philadelphia adjusts early in 2025.

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