The Phillies’ pitching staff is likely set with Opening Day four days away. Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez is expected to open the season on the 15-day injured list, pushing right-hander Taijuan Walker into the rotation.

With the Phillies set to face a right-hander in the second game Saturday, Kyle Schwarber likely will bat in the leadoff spot.

Ranger Suárez's status, Rafael Marchán's moment, Max Kepler's spot in the lineup, a minor leaguer to watch and more.

Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez's sore back is better, but it is far from certain he will make his first scheduled start in the rotation. It is not how Suárez wanted to finish Spring Training before he enters the biggest season of his professional career.

Suárez underwent testing, and the Phillies will know more about his readiness for opening day in the next few days. Walker gave up six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez will open the season on the injured list as he recovers from lower back soreness. Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Monday that barring any issues the left-hander could be ready to pitch at some point next month.

The Philadelphia Phillies were quiet in the offseason, making only two major moves. They signed Jordan Romano to fill the closer's role while also trading for left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Unfortunately, Philadelphia has been hit with a bit of adversity. Left-hander Ranger Suarez will begin the 2025 season on the injured list with a back issue

So, here’s a sentence Phillies fans probably didn’t want to read heading into Opening Day: Ranger Suárez is starting the season on the Injured List.