Phillies Injury Updates: The latest on Ranger Suárez and Andrew Painter

The Latest Phillies Injury News

• Ranger Suárez (left elbow strain) 
• Status: 15-day injured list
• Suárez completed an up-down April 22, including facing Bryce Harper. Afterwards, the lefty told reporters — via translator Diego Ettedgui — that he feels “very close” and “ready,” but the Phillies will see how he feels Sunday. If all is well, Rob Thomson says that a rehab stint is likely the next step. Thomson estimated that Suárez will need three or four rehab starts before returning to the Phillies. (Last Updated April 22) — Tim Kelly

• Andrew Painter (right UCL sprain)
• Status: — 60-day MiLB injured list
• Painter completed a two-week program of throwing every other day and will begin throwing on back-to-back days starting on April 22. According to Rob Thomson, Painter will do 30 throws at 60 feet and 20 throws at 75 feet in his new program. (Last Updated April 22) — Tim Kelly

• Nick Nelson (left hamstring strain) 
• Status: 15-day injured list – Currently on rehab assignment
• Nelson will pitch three innings in Clearwater on April 22, with the plan being for him to go to Double-A Reading to continue his rehab after that. (Last Updated April 22) — Tim Kelly

• Bryce Harper (recovery from Tommy John surgery on right elbow)
• Status: 10-day injured list
• Harper had a live batting practice session against former first-round pick Jeff Hoffman — currently pitching for Triple-A Lehigh Valley Friday — at Citizens Bank Park Friday. He also did some diving back into first base with a brace on his right elbow. As we wrote Thursday, his return as a DH doesn’t feel far off. (Last Updated April 21) — Tim Kelly

• Darick Hall (right thumb sprain)
• Status: 10-day injured list — Out for two months
• Darick Hall underwent surgery to repair his right thumb sprain on the morning of Wednesday, April 12. Thomson said the procedure went well. The Phillies say the approximate timetable for a return is two months.
•  “I think it really depends on how well you do and how you feel,” Hall said on Friday, April 7. “It’s about strength. It’s my bottom hand. It’s my throwing hand, so I’ve got to feel good about it. When they test the grip, it’s gotta be pretty close to where it was to be OK.” (Last Updated April 12) – Destiny Lugardo

• Griff McGarry 
• Status: Will start season on MiLB injured list 
• The Reading Fightin Phils released their 2023 Opening Day roster and it did not include prospect Griff McGarry. Matt Gelb of The Athletic says he will start the season on the injured list. He’s dealing with side tightness, according to the Inquirer’s Scott Lauber. Farm director Preston Mattingly told Lauber that the injury is “mild” and the Phillies do not expect it to linger. Of the Phillies’ top three pitching prospects, Mick Abel is the only one who will start the season healthy.  (Last Updated April 4) – Destiny Lugardo

• Noah Song (low back strain)
• Status: 15-day injured list
• The former Rule-5 pick is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday. Once Song is ready to return, the Phillies will need to keep him on their 26-man roster or subject him to waivers. (Last Updated April 1) – Tim Kelly

• Rhys Hoskins (torn ACL) 
• Status: 60-day injured list — Out for 7-9 months
• The Phillies first baseman underwent successful surgery the morning of Thursday, March 30. The club officially announced that his recovery timeline is seven to nine months, meaning there is a very small chance that Hoskins could return to the team if the Phillies make another deep postseason run. Hoskins suffered the injury while trying to field a high chopper during a spring training game on March 23. (Last Updated March 30) – Destiny Lugardo

• Rafael Marchan (right hamate fracture)
• Status: 60-day injured list — Likely to be back in June
• Marchan, the Phillies’ third catcher, has not played since March 7. He underwent surgery the week of March 27 to repair the hamate fracture. It was initially thought that Marchan had a bruise, but additional testing revealed a fracture. Dombrowski said that the recovery timeline for Marchan is seven to eight weeks. (Last Updated March 30) — Destiny Lugardo

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