Prior to tonight’s game against the Kansas City Royals, the Phillies reinstated left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez from the 15-day injured list. To make room for Suárez on the 26-man roster, left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert was optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley following last night’s game.

Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement.

Suárez, 28, was originally placed on the 15-day IL on July 27 with lower back soreness. A 2024 All-Star, Suárez has made 20 starts for the Phillies this season and is 10-5 with a 2.87 ERA (38 ER, 119.1 IP) with 116 strikeouts to 27 walks. The Phillies are 14-6 in Suárez’s 20 starts.

A native of Pie de Cuesta, Venezuela, Suárez was signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent on April 1, 2012.

Gilbert, 30, appeared in last night’s game in relief and pitched 2.0 innings, his first appearance for the club that drafted him. He was originally selected by the Phillies in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB Draft before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020.