The final score suggests that Suárez had some cushion tonight, but it was just a 1-0 game through seven. The Phillies then scored six runs off Jakob Junis and Joey Cantillo in the eighth before the Guardians finally got a run in the bottom of the ninth. Suárez allowed just four hard-hit balls, three of which checked in at 96-97 mph, and walked only one. He had a rough season debut Sunday against the D-backs, but he figures to be a pretty solid mixed-league option going forward. He’ll face the Pirates next.

Suarez gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out six. It was a rough return for Suarez, who was making his first start of 2025. The 29-year-old left-hander tossed two scoreless innings before things fell apart allowing three runs in the third inning and four runs in the fourth inning. While Suarez got hit around against a good lineup, he still struck out six batters. Suarez is set to face Guardians on the road next weekend.

Suárez is off the injured list ahead of Sunday’s start against the Diamondbacks. It’ll be the first outing of the season for the 29-year-old at the highest level. To make room for him, José Ruiz was placed on the 15-day injured list with neck spasms. Suárez is worthy of fantasy consideration, but the D-Backs lineup could present some challenges in his first start back.

Suárez will join Philadelphia’s rotation this weekend for his season debut with ace Zack Wheeler being pushed back to Tuesday’s series opener against the Reds. The 29-year-old southpaw has been on the shelf since spring training recovering from a back issue. It’ll likely be Taijuan Walker heading back to a relief role next week, unless the Phillies want to stick with a six-man rotation.