⚾ The Phillies began the spring with one opening in their starting rotation but may now have two, at least temporarily. NBCSPhilly
Ranger Suarez left Team Venezuela and returned to Clearwater last week when he reportedly felt something in his forearm after an exhibition start against the Astros.
While the injury doesn't sound serious and Suarez hopes to return in early April, he is unlikely to be ready for opening day. It is March 14 and he hasn't appeared in any spring training games. Suarez' most work prior to leaving briefly for the World Baseball Classic was a simulated game he threw the day of Andrew Painter's first spring start on March 1.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.
Suarez will need a chance to build up his arm and that usually requires multiple starts in either an exhibition or rehab setting. Even if Suarez were to resume throwing by, say, Friday, and even if he required only three tune-up outings, the earliest he could join the Phillies' rotation would be at the end of their second series or the beginning of their third.
The Phillies won't actually need a fifth starter until their sixth game of the season because of the built-in off-day on March 31, the day after the opener. Aaron Nola could start opening day in Texas on March 30 and be ready on regular rest for the Phillies' series finale at Yankee Stadium on April 5.
Bailey Falter has already claimed one spot because of the Painter injury. Fellow lefty Cristopher Sanchez, who makes his first Grapefruit League start of 2023 this afternoon against the Braves, could temporarily end up with the other job out of camp until Suarez is ready. The game is on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ at 1 p.m.
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