Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez put on 15-day IL (back)

Field Level Media|published: Sat 27th July, 15:37 2024

MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves

Jul 6, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Philles on Saturday placed All-Star pitcher Ranger Suarez on the 15-day injured list with lower back soreness.

Suarez, 28, earned his first All-Star appearance amid what has so far been a career season. The lefty is 10-5 with a 2.87 ERA over 20 starts for the National League East-leading Phillies.

Recent appearances have been shakier for Suarez, who has a 7.71 ERA over his last four outings. He has lost his last three starts.

Over seven seasons with the Phillies, Suarez is 39-26 with a 3.30 ERA in 154 appearances (86 starts).

He will be replaced on the active roster by fellow lefty Kolby Allard, recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Allard's last appearance in the majors was with the Atlanta Braves in 2023. Over four appearances, he held a 6.57 ERA while striking out 13 over 12 1/3 innings.

The 26-year-old is 9-24 over six major league seasons with a 6.10 ERA.

--Field Level Media