Suarez, whose achy but not breaky back has set him back since spring training, has finally been cleared to rejoin the club on an active basis, and is slated to start Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. With his season debut, Suarez becomes the Phillies’ sixth starter – by number, not status.

Suárez will will join a crowded rotation on Sunday. While he says he's "willing to do anything” for the team, the Phillies still view him as a starter.

Philadelphia Phillies analyst predicts a veteran starter will be relegated to the bullpen once left-hander Ranger Suárez makes his return.