Ranger Suarez (back) improves, set for Friday throw

by Bruno Mulé | Phillies Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 4:09pm EDT

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Ranger Suárez (back) felt much better and will play catch Friday, per team updates, after reassuring tests. (Lochlahn March)

Rob Thomson said Ranger Suárez (stiff back) "felt a lot better today," and he will play catch tomorrow.
— Lochlahn March (@lochlahn) March 20, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Suárez’s back stiffness, tested this week, shows no major issues, with Thursday’s improvement and Friday’s catch keeping him in line to dodge the Phillies’ IL despite last year’s woes. The lefty’s outlook brightens. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his arm for Opening Day value in Philadelphia’s 2025 rotation if he clears this hurdle fully.

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