Rob Thomson confirmed what many were thinking today when he announced that Ranger Suárez will begin the season on the injured list and Taijuan Walker will make his first scheduled start on April 3rd.
Ranger Suárez will begin the season on the injured list, Rob Thomson said. Taijuan Walker begins the season as the No. 5 starter.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) March 23, 2025
Suárez is still dealing with back stiffness that he felt not long after his last Grapefruit League start on March 9th. The left-hander was sidelined with a similar injury last season for about a month in late July, although the team claims this particular injury isn’t as severe.