Jesús Luzardo
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September 12, 2026
Hoping to pitch next week
Luzardo (shoulder) said Saturday that an MRI revealed no structural damage, and he is hopeful of pitching sometime next week, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Luzardo is dealing with some stiffness and inflammation after firing a complete-game, two-hit shutout Monday against Atlanta. The lefty was due to start Saturday against Atlanta once again, but Tim Mayza will instead open for Philly while Luzardo gets his turn in the rotation skipped. The 28-year-old will take anti-inflammatory medication with an eye toward next weekend's four-game set with the Mets.
September 12, 2026
Scratched from next start
Luzardo won't make his scheduled start Saturday against Atlanta due to shoulder stiffness, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis
Luzardo reported stiffness in his shoulder after his last start Monday, so the team will err on the side of caution and skip his next turn through the rotation. The 28-year-old southpaw isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list and will likely pitch when his spot in the rotation comes up again next week against the Mets.
September 7, 2026
Fires first career shutout
Luzardo (14-5) notched the win against Atlanta on Monday, allowing two hits and one walk in nine scoreless innings. He struck out 12.
Analysis
Luzardo outdueled Grant Holmes in Monday's 1-0 victory, pitching both his first career complete game and shutout. The southpaw has been rolling on the hill since the onset of August, throwing at least 5.2 innings while yielding two runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts. He's set to finish a two-start week over the weekend in Atlanta while carrying a 2.87 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 221:52 K:BB over 178.2 innings for the season.