Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez will open the season on the injured list as he recovers from lower back soreness. Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that baring any issues the left-hander could be ready to pitch at some point next month.

Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez will start the season on the injured list due to ongoing lower back soreness, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters Monday at the team's spring training facility in Clearwater,

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez will open the season on the IL with lower back soreness, with Taijuan Walker sliding into the rotation to take his place.

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

Opening Day has finally arrived! Here's the starting lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies as they get set to face the Nationals in Washington.