The Philadelphia Phillies have added another weapon to their starting rotation by picking up pitcher Jesús Luzardo in a trade with the Miami Marlins, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. In return, the Marlins are “expected” to receive 19-year-old Starlyn Caba, a shortstop prospect at the top end of the Phillies system.
Luzardo only appeared in 12 games this season due to a series of injuries: the lefty starter missed time early in the season due to elbow tightness and was placed on IR in June due to a back injury that ultimately sidelined him for the rest of the season. the season.
In that short period, Luzardo recorded 58 strikeouts, with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.25.
Luzardo started his career with the Oakland A’s and made his debut in 2019. The Peruvian pitcher was traded to the Marlins in 2021.
During three and a half seasons in Miami, Luzardo started 74 games for the Marlins. Although he has struggled with injuries during his time in Miami, Luzardo’s 2023 season proves what he can do when healthy: During the year, he started 32 games and posted a 3.58 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP.
