Ranger Suárez isn’t the type of pitcher who dazzles radar guns or overwhelms hitters with raw power. He’s the type who beats you with rhythm, confidence, and precision — the kind of lefty who always seems one step ahead of the batter. For the Philadelphia Phillies, he’s been that steady hand for years, and now, at 30, he’s about to test the open market.

The Phillies would love to keep him. They know what he brings — consistency, poise, and October dominance — but they won’t be alone in pursuit. The New York Mets, fresh off another disappointing season, have their eyes open for starting pitching help. And Suárez, while not an ace in the traditional sense, fits the mold of exactly what they need.

A Reliable Arm in a Volatile Market

The Mets’ 83-79 record says it all: the team had talent b

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