Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Ranger Suarez Due to Andrew Painter Reason
Sneakily, the Philadelphia Phillies have a tough decision to make with left-hander Ranger Suarez. Suarez has dealt with a few injuries throughout the year, but when he's on the mound and healthy, he's been very good for much of his career.
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He's thrown in just 65.0 innings this year and has a 2.08 ERA.
Suarez didn't make his first start of the year until May, but has been lights out since his return, striking out 59 hitters in that span, too.
But the left-hander is set to hit the free agency market at the end of the season, and if the Phillies want to keep him around, it'll likely require a decent contract. With him and Framber Valdez clearly being the best left-handers on the market, Suarez will be wanted around the league.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) leaves the game during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
When searching for what the Phillies might do, Just Baseball recently predicted that they'd allow him to walk. Just Baseball added that with the Phillies calling up a few top prospects and other decisions they have to make, it's unlikely that they want to pay top dollar for another starter.
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'That means he's going to be looking for a multi-year commitment worth upwards of $20 million per year. Think Sean Manaea/Nathan Eovaldi money, but for a pitcher several years younger. Will the Phillies be willing to pay top dollar for another starter? I'm skeptical...
'With Andrew Painter and Mick Abel also in the fold, I think Philadelphia is almost certain to let Suárez walk,' they wrote.
There's reason to believe this could work out for the Phillies, but it also hurts to see a proven big league arm move on from the team. Andrew Painter and Mick Abel could be very good eventually, but for the most part, they're still unknowns. Abel is throwing the baseball pretty well early on, but he has just a handful of starts, and it's way too early to suggest he's an ace.
Related: Phillies' Johan Rojas Feelings Show Where Team Stands Ahead of Trade Deadline
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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