The Philadelphia Phillies have given their fans something to celebrate this holiday season by trading for Miami Marlins pitcher Jesús Luzardo. With this move, the team now has an abundance of options for their starting rotation. Could left-hander Ranger Suárez find himself on the trade block?
Suárez, who earned his first All-Star selection in 2024, has been a fixture in the rotation since 2022. Last season, he delivered his best performance yet, finishing with a 12-8 record, a 3.46 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and 145 strikeouts over 150 2/3 innings.
While Taijuan Walker seems the most likely candidate to be squeezed out of the 2025 rotation, Edward Eng of FanSided suggests Suárez might also be on his way out.
“Recent rumors this offseason point to Suárez being a potential trade candidate,” Eng noted. “His durability issues in the second half of 2024 affected his performance, and the Phillies’ decision to extend Cristopher Sánchez but not Suárez signals he may not be part of their long-term plans.
“Moreover, Suárez’s decision to switch agents to Scott Boras, known for securing massive MLB contracts, makes it unlikely he’ll agree to an extension anytime soon.”
With free agency looming after the 2025 season, Suárez is projected to earn $11.3 million next year. Spotrac estimates his market value for a long-term deal at five years and $94.7 million.
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