In a surprising move, the Philadelphia Phillies have claimed right-hander Carlos Hernández from waivers, hoping to bolster their bullpen after starter Ranger Suárez was placed on the injured list. Hernández, who previously struggled with the Kansas City Royals, posted a disappointing 5.26 ERA in 25 appearances for Philadelphia, leading to his release. The Phillies' decision to part ways with him echoes the Royals' earlier struggles with the pitcher, who will now join the Detroit Tigers.

The Tigers are currently leading the league with a 46-27 record but face challenges in their bullpen, particularly with closer Jason Foley out for the season. Hernández's high-velocity fastball gives him a chance to contribute, especially after a previous season where he recorded a career-best 3.30 ERA in 30 innings. However, doubts linger about his ability to replicate that success in a new environment.

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to struggle this June, holding a 4-7 record. A significant contributor to this slump is Kyle Schwarber, who has been performing poorly with a .143 batting average, three home runs, and seven RBIs this month. Despite his recent struggles, Schwarber remains a powerful force overall, ranking fourth in the league with his 22 homers and eighth in OPS at .929.

Manager Rob Thomson is considering moving Schwarber back to the outfield to alleviate some pressure, allowing Nick Castellanos to take on the designated hitter role. Castellanos has been more productive lately, hitting .275 with two home runs this month. The Phillies are currently trying to secure a series win against the Toronto Blue Jays, following an impressive 8-0 victory led by Ranger Suárez's stellar pitching performance.

Ranger Suárez has been the surprising standout pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, delivering an impressive performance over the past month. Despite a rough return from injury, where he allowed seven runs in 3.2 innings, Suárez has posted a remarkable 1.16 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across seven outings. His recent seven shutout innings against the Toronto Blue Jays are a testament to his potential when healthy.

Suárez emphasized that health has been the key to his resurgence, acknowledging his struggles with back issues that have sidelined him multiple times in recent years. With the Phillies currently facing a pitching depth crisis due to injuries to Aaron Nola and others, Suárez's ability to stay healthy and perform consistently is crucial for the team's postseason aspirations.

The Toronto Blue Jays faced a tough outing against the Philadelphia Phillies, suffering an 8-0 shutout at Citizens Bank Park, attributed largely to the stellar performance of left-hander Ranger Suárez. The Blue Jays struggled to find their rhythm, not placing a runner in scoring position until the seventh inning, marking their fifth shutout of the season. Despite this setback, the Jays maintain a solid record of 12-3 since a previous shutout against Texas, securing their position as the top American League wild-card team.

Kevin Gausman, despite command issues early on, managed to strike out seven batters, allowing four runs over five innings. His performance began shakily, but he settled in, culminating in a successful inning to prevent even more damage. Alejandro Kirk continued his impressive hitting streak with two singles, contributing half of the team's hits on a night when the entire lineup seemed outmatched against Suárez, who has now allowed three runs or fewer in his last six starts.