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Luzardo liked Phillies' stable rotation, opted for $135 million deal rather than test market

Jesús Luzardo found the stability in the Phillies’ rotation along the good health he craved as he bounced around the major leagues with three other organizations

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Left-hander Jesús Luzardo and Phillies agree to $135 million deal for 2027-31

Left-hander Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Phillies' Zack Wheeler teases change in retirement plans after 2027: 'never say never' | Sporting News This is a very interesting comment from Wheeler about his looming retirement.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tosses third bullpen session Wheeler (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Wednesday, per MLB.com.

Impact Wednesday marked the All-Star right-hander's third bullpen as he continues his rehab from venous thoracic outlet surgery. Wheeler looks to be progressing well, and his throwing program will remain something to keep tabs on throughout the spring. With Wheeler still likely to begin the new year on the injured list, Andrew Painter is expected to open 2026 as part of Philadelphia's starting rotation.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies are a perfect landing spot for one of the top free agent pitchers | Sporting News Acquiring this starter could help bridge the gap until Zack Wheeler returns.

MARCH 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will Zack Wheeler and Co.'s presence ease pressure on Andrew Painter? Phillies insider explains The Phillies started highly-touted prospect Andrew Painter in their Grapefruit League game on Tuesday versus the Yankees.

MARCH 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Throws second bullpen session Wheeler (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, per Jim Salisburg of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Sunday marked Wheeler's second session of the spring amid his recovery from venous thoracic outlet surgery. It remains unknown at this point if the All-Star right-hander will have enough time to get in any Grapefruit League action, and Wheeler's throwing progression will remain something for fantasy managers to monitor throughout spring training. Although Wheeler isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day, the Phillies are hopeful the hurler won't need a lengthy stay on the injured list to begin the season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Wheeler gives Phillies fans hope with update on his recovery Philadelphia Phillies fans may be able to breathe a little easier following fresh updates from Zack Wheeler himself regarding his recovery s...

FEBRUARY 28 • BOLAVIP.COM

Early-April return possible Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Wheeler's (shoulder) bullpen session Thursday could be the beginning of a six-week ramp-up to "possibly" make the righty ready to rejoin the...

Impact Wheeler threw a 21-pitch bullpen session at 80-to-85 percent effort Thursday, marking the first time he's thrown off a mound since he had surgery last September to address venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The hurler said afterward of the bullpen session that, "I felt good, I felt smooth, natural." Six weeks from Thursday would be April 9 and the Phillies are idle that day, but any timetable at this juncture for Wheeler is approximate. Wheeler is unsure whether he will pitch in a Grapefruit League game this spring, noting that "I don't even know when my next bullpen is." The Phillies will tread carefully with the three-time All-Star, but his recovery has gone as good as could be expected to this point.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler optimistic about recovery, return to Phillies' rotation CLEARWATER, Fla. – Maybe Zack Wheeler will be back in the Phillies' rotation sooner than later. He said he felt good following Thursday’s bu...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Phillies get good news on Zack Wheeler with spring bullpen session | Sporting News Zack Wheeler is getting closer to a return to live game action.

FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Takes Important Step Forward in Ramp-Up What's next for Zack Wheeler after taking an important step forward in his ramp-up process Thursday morning with a 21-pitch, all-fastball bu...

FEBRUARY 26 • SI.COM

Throws bullpen session Thursday Wheeler (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Wheeler began throwing on flat ground in early December, but this is the first time he's thrown from the bump since he had surgery last September to address venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The veteran right-hander is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but the hope is that his stay on the 15-day injured list will be a brief one. Wheeler -- who turns 36 in late May -- posted a 2.71 ERA and 195:33 K:BB over 149.2 regular-season innings covering 24 starts in 2025 before getting hurt.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies receive key injury update on ace Zack Wheeler ahead of new season The Philadelphia Phillies received an important update on Zack Wheeler’s recovery as the team evaluates its pitching depth and prepares for...

FEBRUARY 20 • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies' top prospect earns Zack Wheeler comparison from J.T. Realmuto A Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect received a Zack Wheeler comparison from J.T. Realmuto, who addressed the young right-hander’s...

FEBRUARY 19 • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies manager Rob Thomson receives promising update on Zack Wheeler As the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for spring training, they have received an encouraging update on their star pitcher, Zack Wheeler.

FEBRUARY 18 • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies urged to rely on Aaron Nola as rotation faces early-season uncertainty With Ranger Suárez gone and Zack Wheeler recovering from surgery, the Philadelphia Phillies are counting on Aaron Nola to rebound after a di...

FEBRUARY 18 • BOLAVIP.COM

Ups throwing distance to 120 feet Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Wheeler (shoulder) extended his throwing distance off flat ground to 120 feet Monday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Thomson acknowledged that he's uncertain when Wheeler will be ready to resume mound work, but the veteran right-hander is continuing to make steady progress in his throwing program after he underwent a procedure in mid-August to remove a blood clot near his shoulder and another surgery Sept. 23 to address venous thoracic outlet syndrome. At this point, the Phillies don't seem to be counting on Wheeler to be ready to go for Opening Day, but the 35-year-old appears on track to avoid an extended stay on the shelf to begin the 2025 campaign. Before being shut down last summer, Wheeler was firmly in the mix for the NL Cy Young Award after going 10-5 with a 2.71 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 195 strikeouts in 149.2 innings over 24 starts.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Keeps His Removed Rib in a Closet. Seriously!

After September surgery to remove a blood clot and part of a rib, Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler decided to hold onto a keepsake.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Keeps His Removed Rib in a Closet. Seriously!

Wheeler keeps his surgically removed rib in his closet Zack Wheeler has a skeleton in his closet. Or at least, part of one. The Phillies ace right-hander told reporters on Wednesday that he got t...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Phillies' Zack Wheeler is keeping rib removed for thoracic outlet surgery in his closet | Sporting News This is an interesting decision from Zack Wheeler.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phils ace Wheeler not expected to be ready by Opening Day PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies do not expect Zack Wheeler to be ready by Opening Day. It's not a huge surprise as the ace continues his rehab...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Rob Thomson delivers a painful truth about Zack Wheeler's status ahead of the Phillies' next season What Rob Thomson recently said about Zack Wheeler won’t sit well with Philadelphia Phillies fans, but it’s also not unexpected. As some had...

FEBRUARY 9 • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies get good news on Zack Wheeler despite ace not being ready for Opening Day | Sporting News This is some bittersweet news for the Phillies on Zack Wheeler.

FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hoping for brief IL stay Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Monday that he doesn't anticipate Wheeler (shoulder) being ready for Opening Day, but he "doesn't think he'll be too far behind that," Paul Casell...

Impact The declaration largely vibes with previous reports on Wheeler's timetable, though Thomson's words are the clearest indication yet that the Phillies don't plan on having Wheeler available for Opening Day. Recovering from venous thoracic outlet surgery -- which is the less severe of the two TOS diagnoses -- Wheeler began a throwing program in early December and his rehab has gone off without a hitch to this point. More clarity on Wheeler's timeline could be available during spring training, but it seems he has a good shot to make his season debut sometime in April.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Luzardo liked Phillies' stable rotation, opted for $135 million deal rather than test market

Left-hander Jesús Luzardo and Phillies agree to $135 million deal for 2027-31

Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Keeps His Removed Rib in a Closet. Seriously!