2023 MLB playoffs highlights: Rangers, Astros, Phillies, D-Backs get Game 1 wins
The 2023 MLB playoffs continue with Game 1 of all four division series Saturday. Follow along with all the action here!OCTOBER 8, 2023
RANGER SUÁREZ #55 - PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
12-8 W-L •
1.20 WHIP •
3.46 ERA
12-8 W-L
1.20 WHIP
3.46 ERA
Penciled in for Game 1 Manager Rob Thomson said Friday that Suarez will start Game 1 of the Phillies' NLDS matchup against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Suarez's services weren't needed during the Phillies' two-game sweep over Miami in the NL Wild Card Series, so he'll be making his first appearance of the postseason on plenty of rest. The 28-year-old lefty posted a 4.18 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 22 starts during the regular season, but he's surrendered 10 runs over 11.1 frames across his last two outings and will be facing an Atlanta offense that boasts an incredible .845 OPS.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles vs. Pirates Suarez did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out four.
Impact The Pirates got off to a fast start against Suarez, scoring three runs in the first inning. The left-hander has allowed 10 runs over 11.1 innings in his final two outings, a rough finish to an otherwise solid campaign. Suarez will end the regular season with a 4-6 record, 4.18 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 119 strikeouts across 22 starts (125 innings).
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows four runs in win Suarez (4-6) earned the win Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings against the Mets. He struck out six.
Impact While Suarez allowed more than three runs for the first time in seven starts, he'd pick up his fourth win in the Phillies' 5-4 victory. The 28-year-old Suarez came into the day with a 2.86 ERA in his previous six outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.89 with a 1.38 WHIP and 115 strikeouts through 21 starts (120.1 innings) this season. Suarez will likely get one more regular-season start, currently scheduled for next week against the Pirates.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs quality start in victory Suarez (3-6) earned the win over St. Louis on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out five batters over six innings.
Impact Suarez had shaky control in the outing, throwing just 63 of 106 pitches for strikes and tying a season high with four walks. However, he was able to mostly navigate around trouble, leaving the bases loaded in the third inning before retiring 10 of the final 12 batters he faced. This was Suarez's first win in three starts since returning from a hamstring injury Sept. 1, and he's posted a 3.31 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB over 16.1 innings during that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out 10 in no-decision Suarez did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks over 6.1 innings against the Marlins. He struck out 10.
Impact Suarez was dominant for most of his start Sunday, blanking the Marlins through six innings while racking up a season-high 10 strikeouts. However, the 28-year-old Suarez would be charged with three runs in the seventh, forcing him to settle for a no-decision. The left-hander is still looking for his first win since June 27, though he'd held opponents to two runs or fewer in his prior four outings, working to a 2.82 ERA in that span. Overall, Suarez is 2-6 with a 3.93 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 104:40 K:BB across 19 starts (107.2 innings) this season. He's lined up for a road matchup with the Cardinals in his next outing.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies Notes: Ranger Suarez feeling OK, even after stellar start wasted Suarez was left with nothing to show for a day in which he took a no-hitter into the seventh at just 77 pitches.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MCALL.COM
Goes four innings in return Suarez did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against the Brewers. He struck out five.
Impact Suarez was held to 75 pitches in his return to the Phillies rotation, allowing two runs on a pair of solo homers across four innings of work. The 28-year-old southpaw had worked to a 2.45 ERA in his previous three starts before going on the IL with a hamstring strain, allowing five runs over 18.1 innings. Overall, Suarez is 2-6 with a 3.91 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 94:37 K:BB across 18 starts (101.1 innings) this season. He'll likely have a longer leash in his next outing, currently scheduled for next weekend against Miami.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Suarez (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Suarez isn't slated to rejoin the Phillies' rotation until Sunday in Milwaukee, but with rosters now expanded the team went ahead and activated him. The left-hander has missed the last couple weeks with a right hamstring strain. He'll carry a 3.88 ERA into Sunday's proceedings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will be activated to start Sunday The Phillies will activate Suarez (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barring any unexpected setbacks with his hamstring heading into the weekend, Suarez will return from the IL just a few days past the minimum 15 days. Suarez won't head out on a minor-league rehab start prior to being activated, but he threw live batting practice Monday and should be stretched out enough to handle something close to a typical starter's workload in what will be his first outing with the Phillies since Aug. 13.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On track for Sunday Suarez (hamstring) is on track to return to the Phillies' rotation Sunday against the Brewers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Suarez threw live batting practice without issue Monday and only has to cross one more hurdle with a bullpen session Friday. The 28-year-old left-hander had registered a 3.88 ERA and 89:35 K:BB through 97.1 innings (17 starts) this season for the Phillies prior to landing on the injured list Aug. 19 due to a right hamstring strain.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will face hitters Monday Suarez (hamstring) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact If his side work continues to go smoothly, Suarez should be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment and return to the Phillies on their upcoming road trip, which runs from Sept. 1 to Sept. 6. The 28-year-old left-hander has been on the injured list since Aug. 19 because of a right hamstring strain.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured list The Phillies placed Suarez on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain.
Impact Suarez had already been ruled out for his scheduled start Sunday, but he'll now be forced to miss multiple turns through the rotation. The team initially said it believed Suarez's injury to be relatively minor, so there is a good chance that Suarez spends the minimum amount of time on the IL, but a clearer picture for a return timeline will come as Suarez recovers. Andrew Bellati was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Sunday Suarez won't make his scheduled start Sunday against Washington due to soreness in his hamstring, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Suarez's hamstring reportedly started acting up during the Phillies' series against Toronto and has carried on long enough to have him ruled out for Sunday. Luckily, his injury seems relatively minor, and the Phillies aren't worried about his status long-term. Zack Wheeler will take Suarez's place Sunday against Washington.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in losing effort Suarez (2-6) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over 6.1 innings against the Twins. He struck out eight.
Impact Suarez has allowed just five runs over his last three starts (16.1 innings) though he's still yet to earn a win since June 27, as the Phillies offense couldn't provide any run support in a 3-0 loss. The 27-year-old Suarez now sports a 3.88 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and 89:35 K:BB across 17 starts (97.1 innings) this season. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend in Washington.
AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falls short of quality start Suarez came away with a no-decision in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out...
Impact The southpaw hit the wall in the sixth inning, giving up three straight singles to load the bases with two outs, but Jeff Hoffman bailed Suarez out by getting CJ Abrams to pop out -- although Hoffman then cost Suarez a shot at his third win of the season, and first since June 27, by giving up the lead in the seventh. Despite falling one out shy of his ninth quality start of the year, Suarez has posted a shaky 4.95 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 31:17 K:BB through 40 innings since his last victory, making his a risky fantasy option for his next outing, which is likely to come on the road early next week in Toronto.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pushed back by postponement Suarez will not start Monday against the Nationals as scheduled, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Impact Suarez was set to start Monday on five days of rest, but he will not do so due to rain. The Phillies and Nationals will play a doubleheader Tuesday, and Suarez figures to start one of the two games.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one run in no-decisionn Suarez did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing a run on 10 hits and two walks over 6.1 innings against Miami. He struck out three.
Impact Suarez managed to hold the Marlins to just one run despite allowing 10 hits, thanks to a pair of key double-play balls. Overall, it was s a solid start to the month for the 27-year-old southpaw after pitching to a 6.11 ERA over five starts in July. Suarez is 2-5 this season with a 4.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 76:30 K:BB across 15 starts (41.2 innings). He's currently scheduled to face the Nationals at home in his next outing.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fans six in no-decision Suarez came away with a no-decision Wednesday against the Orioles, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over six-plus innings. He struck out six.
Impact The southpaw was nursing a 4-3 lead when he took the mound for the top of the seventh inning, but after James McCann greeted him with a leadoff double, Suarez got the hook and had to watch Seranthony Dominguez allow the inherited runner to score. After a brilliant June, Suarez hasn't picked up a win in five July starts, getting tagged for at least three runs in each one and posting a 6.11 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 23:13 K:BB through 28 innings on the month. Should the Phillies add starting pitching at the trade deadline, Suarez might well be the pitcher who gets bumped from the rotation.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Downed by Guardians Suarez (2-5) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings as the Phillies fell 6-5 to the Guardians. He struck out five and also threw tw...
Impact Cleveland had runners in scoring position in four of the five frames Suarez worked, and the southpaw mostly wasn't able to wiggle off the hook. He's lost three straight decisions in his four July outings, stumbling to a 6.14 ERA and 17:12 K:BB through 22 innings on the month. Suarez will try to get back on track in his next start, which is likely to come at home next week against the Orioles.
JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers quality start Saturday Suarez didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks over six innings in a 6-4 w...
Impact He tossed 97 pitches (59 strikes) en route to his seventh quality start in 12 trips to the mound this season, but Suarez got out-dueled by Blake Snell while both lefties were still in the game and exited in line for his fifth loss. The Phillies' offense mounted the first of two successful comebacks on the day to get him off the hook, however. Suarez will take a 3.84 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 62:25 K:BB through 68 innings into his next outing, likely to come next weekend in Cleveland.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles against Miami Suarez (2-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on eight hits and four walks over 5.2 innings in a 5-3 loss against the Marlins. He struck out four.
Impact After allowing less than two runs in five consecutive outings, Suarez has posted starts of five runs allowed and four runs allowed to open July. The 27-year-old struggled with command Saturday, dishing out a season-high four walks. Through 11 appearances (62 innings), Suarez owns a 3.77 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 59:22 K:BB and will look to get back on track in his next start, which will come after the All-Star break.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falls to Nationals Suarez (2-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.1 innings in a 5-4 loss against Washington. He struck out five.
Impact Four of the five runs against Suarez came on Stone Garrett's grand slam with two outs in the third inning. It's the first time since May 30 that Suarez has allowed more than one run in a start -- he'd pitched to a 1.08 ERA over his previous five outings (33.1 innings). The 27-year-old southpaw now sports a 3.67 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and 55:18 K:BB across 10 starts (56.1 innings) this season). Suarez will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week in Miami.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shuts down Cubs at Wrigley Suarez (2-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over 7.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out eight.
Impact The left-hander generated just nine swinging strikes on 104 pitches, but he kept Chicago off the board until the eighth inning, when it finally scratched across a run on three singles. Suarez surrendered 12 runs in his first three outings after missing the first six weeks of the season with an elbow strain, but he's dominated in six starts since with a 1.35 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB over 40 innings. He tentatively projects for a favorable matchup at home versus the Nationals this weekend.
JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp again in no-decision Suarez did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing a run on four hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-2 loss against Atlanta. He struck out seven.
Impact After a rocky start to the year, Suarez has now logged five consecutive quality starts, sporting a 1.38 ERA in that span. The 27-year-old left-hander is 1-2 with a 3.50 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB in eight starts (43.2 innings) this season. Suarez will look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively lined up for Sunday against the Mets.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
