Boston Red Sox beginning pitcher Ranger Suarez and the remainder of his Venezuelan teammates will play within the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night time towards outfielder Roman Anthony and Team USA.
It’ll be a fast turnaround for Suarez, Anthony and firm, because the Red Sox then open their common season on March 26 towards the Cincinnati Reds.
Suarez is prone to function Boston’s No. 3 starter behind Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray, however insider Peter Abraham reported Tuesday that the Red Sox have some “concerns” forward of Opening Day.
“Red Sox have concerns with Ranger Suarez being built up. He has only four games and 9.1 IP this spring counting the WBC. Cora indicated he would still be in the rotation but could be a limited at first,” Abraham posted on Bluesky.
Red Sox have considerations with Ranger Suarez being constructed up. He has solely 4 video games and 9.1 IP this spring counting the WBC. Cora indicated he would nonetheless be within the rotation however may very well be a restricted at first.
— Peter Abraham (@peteabeglobe.bsky.social) March 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Suarez was Boston’s biggest offseason signing, inking a five-year, $130 million take care of the group in January.
The southpaw made his first All-Star group in 2024 with the Philadelphia Phillies and pitched a career-high 157 1/3 innings throughout the 2025 season.
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