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Phillies Injury Updates: Ranger Suárez feels good, Andrew Painter makes first start of year

The Latest Phillies Injury Update

  • Ranger Suárez (low back stiffness)
  • Status: 15-day injured list; Began rehab assignment on Thursday, April 10.
  • Left-hander Ranger Suárez is on the injured list with back stiffness. He dealt with a back issue last year as well. Taijuan Walker has taken his place in the rotation for the time being.
  • Suárez pitched three innings in his first rehab start with Single-A Clearwater on Thursday. He pitched three scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Per MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, Suárez felt good Friday, and the plan is for the left-hander to pitch four innings in his next rehab start and five innings after that.