The ever-revolving door that is the Phillies’ closer role has settled on Ranger Suárez for the next — well, for now.
After five blown saves in Héctor Neris’ first 15 attempts caused Joe Girardi to pivot to José Alvarado for the ninth inning — only for Alvarado to blow his first attempt, nearly his second and fall apart before being pulled in his third — Girardi decided to make another change.
The early returns so far have been promising. Yes, Suárez blew a save against the Padres on Friday, but he inherited a mid-inning jam from a wild and ineffective Alvarado, and one hit did him in before escaping the ninth with the score tied.