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Takes no-decision Friday Luzardo gave up two runs on nine hits and a walk and struck out six batters across 5.1 innings during Friday's 3-2 victory over Arizona. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Luzardo kept the D-backs off the scoreboard through the first three innings Friday but left the game behind 2-1 after allowing RBI singles to Geraldo Perdomo and Lourdes Gurriel in the fourth and sixth innings, respectively. Fortunately for Luzardo, Philadelphia's bats woke up in the seventh frame to put the Phillies ahead 3-2, allowing him to avoid taking what would have been his first loss of the season. He'll carry an impressive 1.94 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into his next start -- tentatively slated to come on the road against the Rays.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision Friday Luzardo gave up two runs on nine hits and a walk and struck out six batters across 5.1 innings during Friday's 3-2 victory over Arizona. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Luzardo kept the D-backs off the scoreboard through the first three innings Friday but left the game behind 2-1 after allowing RBI singles to Geraldo Perdomo and Lourdes Gurriel in the fourth and sixth innings, respectively. Fortunately for Luzardo, Philadelphia's bats woke up in the seventh to put the Phillies ahead 3-2, allowing him to avoid taking what would have been his first loss of the season. He'll carry an impressive 1.94 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into his next start -- tentatively slated to come on the road against the Rays.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No earned runs in win Luzardo (3-0) earned the win in Saturday's game against the Cubs. He allowed two runs (none earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out five in six innings.

Impact Luzardo gave up two runs on a Seiya Suzuki single in the fifth inning, but neither of them were earned due to a fielding error by Trea Turner. Luzardo allowed one base runner or less in the other five innings he worked, generating 15 whiffs in 102 pitches (64 strikes) for his fourth quality start of the season. His 1.73 ERA and 41 strikeouts are both tied for sixth-best in the National League among qualified starters. Luzardo slated to face the Diamondbacks at home next weekend.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out seven in no-decision Luzardo did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Marlins, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over seve...

Impact Luzardo was fantastic against his former team, needing just 88 pitches to complete seven frames while generating 17 swinging strikes. The southpaw has now yielded three earned runs or fewer in each of his five starts with his new club. On the season, he owns a 2.08 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB across 30.1 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Cubs next weekend.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three runs in no-decision Luzardo did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Giants. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings.

Impact Coming off two consecutive quality starts, Luzardo began Tuesday's game strong and extended his scoreless innings streak to eight before giving up a two-run single to Casey Schmitt in the fourth frame. Luzardo bounced back with two punchouts in the fifth inning but was tagged for another run after he was lifted in the sixth frame. The 27-year-old southpaw ranks fourth in the majors with a 36.2 percent strikeout rate and has a 2.31 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB across 23.1 innings to start the 2025 campaign. Luzardo is slated to make his next start this weekend at home against the Marlins.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another stellar performance Luzardo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta after giving up one run on six hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out six.

Impact After allowing one run in the first inning via a Matt Olson groundout, Luzardo hurled five scoreless innings thereafter in a tough matchup in Atlanta. Through three starts (18 innings), the hard-throwing left-hander now sports a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB following an injury-ruined 2024 campaign. Luzardo is tentatively scheduled to take the ball early next week at home against the Giants.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spins seven brilliant innings Luzardo (2-0) notched the win after throwing seven scoreless innings on two hits and two walks Friday against the Dodgers. He struck out eight.

Impact On the heels of fanning 11 in his first start of the season, Luzardo's next act saw him spin seven brilliant innings Friday against a stacked Dodgers lineup. Luzardo kept each member of the Los Angeles lineup out of the hit column besides Teoscar Hernandez, who got two knocks in three at-bats against him. The hard-throwing left-hander is set to face another tough test in Atlanta in his next start, which projects for the middle of next week.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out 11 in five innings Luzardo (1-0) got the win on Saturday versus the Nationals, striking out 11 batters while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings.

Impact The left-hander made his Phillies' debut and was electric throughout the game. Aside from a two-run homer off the bat of Keibert Ruiz, Luzardo cut through the Nationals' lineup with ease. He struck out the side in the bottom of the fifth inning and then watched his offense erupt for five runs in the top of the sixth inning, which put Luzardo in line for the win. Sitting at 95 pitches, his day was done from there. He'll look to build off this start when he tentatively lines up for a tough matchup against the Dodgers next week.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Luzardo has successful start, Phils hopefuls go deep for win over Red Sox Harper has two hits in game

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Two scoreless in spring debut Luzardo struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner across two scoreless innings during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact It was a dominant spring debut for Luzardo, who generated six swings-and-misses while throwing 14 of 19 pitches for strikes, per Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The left-hander also touched 98 mph with his sinker, which had an average velocity of 94.8 mph last season. Luzardo is fully recovered from the lumbar stress reaction that limited him to 12 starts in 2024, and he'll be a key rotation piece for Philadelphia this year after being acquired from Miami in December.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Luzardo agreed to a one-year, $6.225 million contract with the Phillies on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Luzardo will receive a $725,000 raise heading into his first year with the Phillies. The 27-year-old southpaw logged a 5.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 66.2 innings before a lumbar stress reaction put an early end to his season in June. He recently told reporters that he's fully recovered from his injury and is a candidate to bounce back in 2025 after posting a 3.48 ERA between 2022-23.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Says he's 100 percent Luzardo told reporters Monday that he's "100 percent" recovered from the lumbar stress reaction that cost him the final three-plus months of the season, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports...

Impact The left-hander said he's "felt 100 percent the whole offseason" and been able to go through his normal throwing program. Acquired by the Phillies from the Marlins via trade in December, Luzardo posted a 5.00 ERA while being limited to just 12 starts in 2024 due to a flexor strain and back problem, but the 27-year-old is confident he can bounce back with his new team now that he's healthy. Luzardo held a 3.48 ERA and 28.7 percent strikeout rate from 2022 to 2023.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Philadelphia The Phillies acquired Luzardo (elbow) from the Marlins on Sunday in exchange Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was nearly acquired by the Cubs earlier in the week, and it didn't take long for the Marlins to hammer out a deal with a new trade partner. Luzardo had a 5.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 12 starts in 2024 as he missed the final three-plus months of the campaign due to a lumbar stress reaction. However, he had a 3.48 ERA and 10.6 K/9 in 279 innings across the previous two seasons and is under team control for two more years.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't throw for six more weeks Luzardo (back) will remain shut down from throwing for at least six more weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Luzardo had been participating in workouts throughout July that focused on strengthening his forearm and shoulder. Still, he's yet to throw since being placed on the injured list June 22 and isn't relatively close to doing so. If he's unable to throw for six more weeks, it'd be very likely Luzardo won't be able to return until 2025, as he'd have merely two weeks to fully ramp up before the end of the regular season. Additionally, the Marlins aren't expected to be in postseason contention, so there isn't much upside to rushing Luzardo back.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in strengthening work Luzardo (back) has been participating in bike workouts and working on forearm and shoulder strengthening in recent weeks, MLB.com reports.

Impact While Luzardo hasn't been shut down from physical activity since landing on the injured list June 22 with a lumbar stress reaction, he's yet to resume throwing nearly a month after landing on the shelf. The Marlins transferred him to the 60-day injured list a day after placing him on the 15-day IL, so the club is already preparing for his absence to extend into the second half of August. A clearer target date for his return won't be available until he's ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out 4-to-6 weeks Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that Luzardo, who was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Saturday with a lumbar stress reaction, will likely be out for 4-to-6 weeks, the...

Impact Luzardo's back issue cropped up during his previous start last Sunday in Washington, but he had been on track to start Saturday's game against the Mariners until the Marlins scratched him a day in advance. He was moved to the IL a day later, with Schumaker confirming prior to Saturday's contest that the southpaw will be sidelined through at least the All-Star break with the injury. With the Marlins shaping up as non-contenders this season, Luzardo had been a sought-after name on the trade market, but his uncertain health could limit other teams' interest leading up to the July 30 deadline. Luzardo owns a 5.00 ERA over 12 starts on the season, but he had shown improved form since late April with a 3.86 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB across 46.2 innings over his last eight outings.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to injured list The Marlins placed Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a lumbar stress reaction.

Impact Though he battled a stiff back in his most recent outing this past Sunday in Washington, Luzardo had been listed as the Marlins' starter for Saturday's game versus the Mariners. The southpaw evidently didn't bounce back as well from the back injury as the team had hoped, and he's since been scratched from the start and placed on the IL. Miami has recalled Shaun Anderson from Triple-A Jacksonville to make a spot start Saturday in Luzardo's stead. The 26-year-old will be eligible to return from the IL on July 4, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to go by that time.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans two in defeat Luzardo (3-6) took the loss Sunday against Washington, allowing two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings pitched.

Impact The two runs charged to Luzardo were both solo home runs -- a first-inning shot by Lane Thomas followed by a fifth-inning blast courtesy of Jacob Young. While he only yielded two earned runs, Luzardo allowed baserunners in all five innings and mustered just two strikeouts. The hard-throwing southpaw has seen a steep drop-off in his strikeout rate compared to last year, plummeting from 10.48 K/9 to 7.83 K/9 this season. Overall, Luzardo has compiled a disappointing 5.00 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and a 58:22 K:BB across 66.2 innings. He will look to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend versus Seattle.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career day against Milwaukee Luzardo (2-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing three hits and no walks with four strikeouts across eight scoreless innings against the Brewers.

Impact Luzardo completed eight innings for the first time in his career, blanking Milwaukee in dominant fashion. All three hits allowed were singles and he didn't issue a walk for a second straight start. The southpaw retired 17 consecutive batters during the start, spanning the second to the eighth inning. He's been excellent in three starts since coming off the IL, owning a 0.92 ERA and a 19:1 K:BB over 19.2 innings. He'll look to keep the ball rolling Tuesday against the Padres.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with mild flexor strain Luzardo has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his left elbow, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's relatively good news, especially considering that Luzardo was able to play catch Monday, just three days after tightness in his pitching arm forced him to the injured list. There is no timetable at this juncture for Luzardo's return to the Marlins' rotation, but there could be more clarity later this week.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with quality start Luzardo didn't factor in the decision in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. He struck out six and gave up two runs on three hits and three walks across six innings...

Impact The left-hander surrendered a two-run triple to Patrick Wisdom during the third inning but otherwise kept Chicago off the board. The quality start is a welcome sight for Luzardo, who allowed 12 runs over his previous two outings and gave up at least one homer in each of his first four starts. Luzardo currently lines up to pitch next weekend versus the Nationals in Miami.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tapped to start Opening Day Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday that Luzardo will be the club's Opening Day starter on March 28 versus the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact With Sandy Alcantara (elbow) slated to miss the entirety of the 2024 campaign, Luzardo was the obvious choice to take the ball Opening Day. The left-hander collected a 3.58 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 208:55 K:BB across 178.2 innings covering 32 starts in 2023. He should remain a fantasy standout for the Marlins in 2024.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect start to spring Luzardo struck out three batters over two perfect innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact The 26-year-old southpaw got his spring off to a flying start, tossing 17 of 23 pitches for strikes against a patchwork Washington lineup headlined by Joey Meneses and top prospect James Wood. Luzardo threw a career-high 178.2 innings last year, striking out 208 batters with a 3.58 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, and he heads into the 2024 campaign looking to establish himself as a reliable frontline starter.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cedes three runs in loss Luzardo allowed three runs on eight hits across four innings, taking the loss in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. He struck out five.

Impact Luzardo was knocked around by the Phillies lineup early and often, giving up a hit to every batter besides Harper at some point in his four innings of work. The pressure of the home crowd may have gotten to him since he allowed two wild pitches in the contest, one of which set up an RBI single by Christian Pache in the fifth inning. After Tuesday's outing, Luzardo is up to a 6.75 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with 16 strikeouts across 14.2 career postseason innings.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed as Game 1 starter Luzardo will start Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Phillies' playoff rotation has yet to be announced. Luzardo had a 2.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 38 strikeouts in 34 innings over his final six starts of the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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