Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez put on 15-day IL (back)

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The Philadelphia Philles on Saturday placed All-Star pitcher Ranger Suarez on the 15-day injured list with lower back soreness.

Suarez, 28, earned his first All-Star appearance amid what has so far been a career season. The lefty is 10-5 with a 2.87 ERA over 20 starts for the National League East-leading Phillies.

Recent appearances have been shakier for Suarez, who has a 7.7