Ranger Suárez is leaving Philadelphia behind, as the 30-year-old left-handed pitcher has agreed to a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. The news was first reported by Jon Heyman, a longtime New York Post and MLB Network insider, who also revealed the terms of the deal.
For eight years, Suárez had been a stalwart in the Phillies' rotation, earning a 53-37 record, a 3.38 ERA, and playing a crucial role in some of the team's most memorable moments, including their run to the World Series in 2022. He was known for his calm demeanor on the mound, which made him a reliable presence, often serving as the team's go-to starter in high-pressure situations.
However, Suárez's time with the Phillies has come to an end, and he will be facing new challenges in Boston, where he'll be joining a Red Sox team looking to re-establish itself as a contender. The Phillies, meanwhile, have lost one of their key left-handed pitching arms, leaving them with questions about their rotation's depth.
The departure of Suárez creates a void that could potentially be filled by top free agent Bo Bichette, who would bring significant power and athleticism to the team. However, it's unclear whether the Phillies will pursue him aggressively, or if they'll focus on other options. Meanwhile, the club still needs to determine whether catcher J.T. Realmuto will re-sign with them.
Suárez is represented by agent Scott Boras, who has been instrumental in shaping his contract. The agreement brings an end to Suárez's time with the Phillies, which was marked by several impressive seasons and a reputation as one of the team's most reliable starters.
For eight years, Suárez had been a stalwart in the Phillies' rotation, earning a 53-37 record, a 3.38 ERA, and playing a crucial role in some of the team's most memorable moments, including their run to the World Series in 2022. He was known for his calm demeanor on the mound, which made him a reliable presence, often serving as the team's go-to starter in high-pressure situations.
However, Suárez's time with the Phillies has come to an end, and he will be facing new challenges in Boston, where he'll be joining a Red Sox team looking to re-establish itself as a contender. The Phillies, meanwhile, have lost one of their key left-handed pitching arms, leaving them with questions about their rotation's depth.
The departure of Suárez creates a void that could potentially be filled by top free agent Bo Bichette, who would bring significant power and athleticism to the team. However, it's unclear whether the Phillies will pursue him aggressively, or if they'll focus on other options. Meanwhile, the club still needs to determine whether catcher J.T. Realmuto will re-sign with them.
Suárez is represented by agent Scott Boras, who has been instrumental in shaping his contract. The agreement brings an end to Suárez's time with the Phillies, which was marked by several impressive seasons and a reputation as one of the team's most reliable starters.
! I mean, $130 million for 5 years? That's crazy talk! It's like the Phillies are trying to set a new standard for ridiculous contracts in baseball. And Suárez is going to Boston, where he'll be part of a team that's still trying to figure out who they are after their World Series run in 2022 
. The question is, what about the Phillies? Are they just going to sit back and watch their rotation get depleted? Or do they take some risks with Bo Bichette or someone else? This could be a real test of their strategy...
130 mil and he's gone? 
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they gotta replace one of their best pitchers and now they're gonna have to figure out if J.T. Realmuto is staying or not 
it's like, what's next? are they gonna lose more people and become a totally different team? Suárez was always so calm on the mound, he knew how to perform under pressure, I'm curious to see how this new era in Philly plays out 
... I mean, I get it, contracts are long and players want to maximize their earning potential 
... anyway, Suárez's contract is no joke, $130 million for 5 years 
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but at the same time, it's awesome that he got the chance to join the red sox and potentially make some big moves with boras on his side 
we'll have to see how they rebuild their rotation, maybe bo bichette will be the answer 
. Phillies are gonna miss him tho, especially with that World Series run in 2022 
suarez is heading to boston and it's gonna be tough for them to fill that void... bo bichette could be an amazing addition but i think they need to focus on other options first 
realmuto situation is still up in the air too, fingers crossed they can make some big moves this offseason 
130 million for suarez is crazy 
i wonder if they'll be able to fill the void left by his departure 
but idk what the phillies are gonna do next they gotta find someone to replace suarez ASAP 
btw, that jon heyman is always spilling tea 
. That's a lot of pressure, especially with that 5-year contract hanging over his head. He's either gonna thrive or fold under the pressure. And what about Bo Bichette? The Phillies gotta make a move on him ASAP 
and meanwhile bichette is a great option but at that price point he might just become the face of the franchise instead of suarez...interesting 
hopefully bichette comes in but that's a huge risk considering his recent struggles 
maybe they'll get lucky and bichette signs or something, lol idk tho 
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if he comes aboard i gotta wonder if phillies are done as a contender