Phillies Lineup vs. Giants: Johan Rojas Starts in Center, Ranger Suárez Shines in Rehab Start

The Philadelphia Phillies finish their four-game set Thursday afternoon against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. The team is facing Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks, but the Phillies are sticking with Johan Rojas in center field, with Brandon Marsh on the bench. Hicks allowed seven runs over four innings in his most recent start agains the Yankees on Saturday.

According to Phillies manager Rob Thomson, Marsh is out of the lineup because he is a little banged up after he turned his right knee on a play last night. Thomson called him “a little sore” and said he was going to see the doctor and be reevaluated after that.

Phillies Lineup vs. Giants – April 17, 2025

Lefty Cristopher Sánchez gets the start for the Phillies and has pitched well this season, posting a 3.12 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 17.1 innings on the season.

Marsh is in the middle of a 0-for-31 stretch and is hitting .095 through the first 17 games of the season. 

Ranger Suárez Injury Update: Rehab Start in Clearwater

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez threw four scoreless innings for Low-A Clearwater in his second rehab start Wednesday as the left-hander tries to work his way back from his sore back.

Suárez struck out seven and allowed one run over four innings.  The 29-year-old lefty threw 54 pitches in the game.

The 2024 All-Star has been dealing with a back issue since the second half of last year, which resurfaced in Spring Training, causing him to open the season on the injured list.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Suárez will likely be promoted to a higher level for his next start.

After that, there is a good chance that Suárez is back with the Phillies and in the rotation, likely replacing Taijuan Walker.