History of Ranger Suárez in Timeline

Ranger Suárez is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). Suárez's career has seen him develop into a key member of the Phillies' pitching staff, demonstrating versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions have been vital to the team, showcasing his talent and solidifying his role within the organization.

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August 26, 1995: Ranger Suárez Born

On August 26, 1995, Ranger José Suárez was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher.

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2011: Michael Stutes Record

In July 2019, Ranger Suárez became the first Phillies pitcher since Michael Stutes in 2011 to record wins in three consecutive appearances.

2012: Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies and Drug Suspension

In 2012, Suárez signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent for a $25,000 signing bonus and made his debut in the Venezuelan Summer League (VSL). His season ended early in July due to a 50-game suspension for violating the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) drug program after testing positive for Stanozolol.

2012: Signed as International Free Agent

In 2012, the Phillies signed Suárez as an international free agent. His first season in the Venezuelan Summer League (VSL) was cut short by a drug suspension.

2014: Attracted Phillies Organization Attention

In 2014, Ranger Suárez began attracting the attention of the Phillies organization, after giving up only one walk for the duration of the season.

2014: Attracted attention within the Phillies organization

In 2014, Suárez began to attract attention within the Phillies organization, giving up only one walk in 80+2⁄3 innings for the VSL Phillies and leading the VSL in both innings pitched and strikeouts.

2015: Assigned to Rookie League GCL Phillies

In 2015, Ranger Suárez was assigned to the Rookie League GCL Phillies. His season was cut short due to a left elbow strain, but he still posted a 3-0 record with a 0.65 ERA in 27+2⁄3 innings.

2016: Adam Morgan Last Left-Handed Starter

In 2016, Adam Morgan was the last left-handed starter to pitch for the Phillies before Ranger Suárez.

2016: Pitched a No-Hitter

In 2016, Ranger Suárez pitched a no-hitter with the Williamsport Crosscutters.

April 2017: Minor League Pitcher of the Month

In April 2017, Ranger Suárez was named the Phillies' Minor League Pitcher of the Month after a strong start to the season with the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws, where he gave up only two runs in his first four starts and reached a streak of 24 shutout innings.

2017: Continued Rise Through Phillies' Farm System

In 2017, Ranger Suárez continued to rise through the Phillies' farm system, spending time in Class A Lakewood BlueClaws.

July 24, 2018: Called up to the Major Leagues

On July 24, 2018, Ranger Suárez was called up to the major leagues by the Phillies due to a rain delay causing a doubleheader. He debuted on July 26.

2018: Continued Rise Through Phillies' Farm System

In 2018, Ranger Suárez continued to rise through the Phillies' farm system, spending time in Double-A and Triple-A.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Ranger Suárez made his major league debut with the Phillies.

2018: Assigned to Double-A Reading Fightin Phils

In 2018, Ranger Suárez was assigned to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils, and was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week twice. At the end of June, he was promoted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

2019: Successful 2019 Season

After his successful 2019 season, Suárez was expected to be a strong candidate for a position in the Phillies' 2020 starting rotation.

2019: Promotion to the Phillies and Role in Bullpen

In 2019, Ranger Suárez received a final promotion to the Phillies on June 20, and became a staple of the Phillies' bullpen as a left-handed reliever, finishing eight games for them. He posted a 6-1 record with a 3.14 ERA.

2019: Mainstay Within the Phillies

In 2019, Ranger Suárez returned to Triple-A at the start of the season but was a mainstay within the Phillies by the end of June.

2020: Contracted COVID-19

In 2020, Ranger Suárez missed most of the shortened season after contracting COVID-19 during training camp.

2020: Tested Positive for COVID-19

In 2020, Ranger Suárez's upward trajectory was halted when he tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, causing him to miss a significant portion of the shortened season. He rejoined the roster later but struggled in his limited appearances.

September 25, 2021: First Career Complete Game Shutout

On September 25, 2021, Ranger Suárez threw his first career complete game, a 97 pitch four-hit 3-0 shutout or Maddux against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2021: Pitched in 39 Games for the Phillies

In 2021, Ranger Suárez pitched in 39 games for the Phillies, starting 12 and finishing 13, and posted an 8–5 record with a 1.36 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 106 innings.

2021: Joined Starting Rotation

In 2021, Ranger Suárez returned to the team as a long reliever before joining the starting rotation at the trading deadline.

2022: Clinching the National League Championship Series

In 2022, Ranger Suárez helped to clinch the series win over the San Diego Padres in game five of the National League Championship Series. He entered in the top of the ninth, secured the final out against Austin Nola and claimed a 4-3 victory over the Padres.

2022: Key Factor in National League Pennant Win

In 2022, Ranger Suárez served as the third starter during the Phillies season and was a key factor in the team winning the National League pennant.

2022: 2022 Season Stats

In 2022, Ranger Suárez went 10-7 with a 3.65 ERA in 29 starts over 155.1 innings for the Phillies. He also held opposing left-handed batters to a .197 batting average and .303 slugging percentage.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with the Phillies

On January 13, 2023, Ranger Suárez agreed to a one-year, $2.95 million contract with the Phillies for the 2023 season, avoiding salary arbitration.

2023: National League Division Series Performance

During the 2023 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Ranger Suárez started in both Games 1 and 4, pitching 3.2 innings in Game 1 and recording a victory in Game 4 with 5 innings pitched and only 1 earned run allowed.

2023: 2023 Regular Season Performance

During the 2023 regular season, Suárez recorded a 4-6 record with a 4.18 ERA over 22 starts and 125 innings pitched.

2023: Marriage to Joseany Cabello

During the 2023-24 MLB offseason, Ranger Suárez married Joseany Cabello, whom he met in Pie de Cuesta during their childhood.

April 2024: Named National League Pitcher of the Month

In April 2024, Ranger Suárez was named the National League Pitcher of the Month after winning all six of his starts with a 0.63 WHIP and a 1.32 ERA in 41 innings pitched, including a complete game shutout against the Colorado Rockies.