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Philadelphia Phillies Place All-Star Pitcher Jesús Luzardo on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
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Manager Don Mattingly said the Phillies were prioritizing caution after Luzardo struggled to get loose: “We feel like it’s safer to be careful with him. We don’t want this to linger.”
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Luzardo’s last outing was the first complete game of his career, a shutout against the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 7; he has averaged 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings this season.
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Before the injury, Luzardo had made 29 starts and posted a 1.08 WHIP alongside his 14-5 record, 2.87 ERA and 221 strikeouts.
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The Phillies planned to complete the roster move before Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, while Luzardo was held from throwing for several days after the shoulder diagnosis.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, jeopardizing their rotation down the stretch. Head Topics reported that an MRI revealed no structural damage, but Luzardo cannot throw comfortably and won't be eligible to return until the final game of the regular season. Manager Don Mattingly said the team was "prioritizing caution" to prevent the injury from worsening.
Luzardo's Exceptional Season Cut Short
Before the injury, Luzardo had been one of baseball's best pitchers. The 28-year-old posted a 14-5 record with a 2.87 ERA and 221 strikeouts across 29 starts. He led the majors in strikeout rate at 11.1 per nine innings and maintained a pristine 1.08 WHIP. Larry Brown Sports noted his season had been "exceptional."
Luzardo's last outing made the injury timing even more painful. Head Topics reported that on September 7 against Atlanta, he threw a complete-game shutout—the first of his career—requiring 109 pitches. Three days later, he was scratched from his scheduled start after struggling to get loose during warm-ups.
Postseason Participation Remains Uncertain
Mattingly has not ruled out Luzardo returning for a postseason start, though his availability remains a major question mark. Yahoo Sports reported that the injury casts sudden doubt on his postseason status. The Phillies cannot fully activate Luzardo until the season's final game, leaving minimal time for him to pitch if the team advances.
Rotation Complications During Stretch Run
Luzardo's absence forces Philadelphia to reshape its pitching plans with weeks remaining. WMBD Radio reported that the move is retroactive to Saturday. Without their ace, the Phillies may need to lean on bullpen games or shuffle the rotation to stay competitive while making their playoff push.
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