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| Jun 28 2025 | Luzardo (7-4) allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings to take the loss Saturday versus Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo wasn't great, but he did an effective job of limiting the damage in this start after giving up one run in each of the first two innings. He finished June with 15 runs allowed over 25 innings, though an eight-run meltdown June 5 skewed the numbers. He also posted a 30:10 K:BB this month, and while that's a little high on the walks side, he ranks both top-10 in strikeouts (111) and K/9 (10.48) so far this season. Luzardo's at a 4.06 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 95.1 innings across 17 starts, and he's tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Reds his next time out. |
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| Jun 22 2025 | Luzardo (7-3) picked up the win Sunday against the Mets, allowing three hits and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has endured a roller coaster during the past month, allowing three or fewer runs in three of his six outings, but allowing eight or more runs twice. He was excellent Sunday, notching his first scoreless start since April 4 and picking up his second win in his last three appearances. Luzardo owns a 4.08 ERA and a 104:29 K:BB in 90.1 innings this season. He's tentatively scheduled to face Atlanta next weekend. |
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| Jun 18 2025 | Luzardo (6-3) took the loss Tuesday as the Phillies were downed 8-3 by the Marlins, giving up four runs on six hits and four walks over five-plus innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Miami native and former Marlin took a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning, but after walking the first two batters of the frame, Luzardo got the hook and watched Tanner Banks allow both inherited runners to cross the plate. Luzardo racked up 32 called or swinging strikes among his 103 pitches, but he threw only 59 total strikes as he had trouble putting batters away. It's the third time in his last six trips to the mound that he's walked multiple batters while failing to fan more than four, but he reached double-digit Ks in the other three outings, all of which were quality starts. Luzardo will try to regain some consistency in his next turn, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Mets. |
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| Jun 11 2025 | Luzardo (6-2) picked up the win in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Cubs, allowing one run on five hits over six innings. He struck out 10 without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander made a slight mechanical adjustment to try and avoid tipping pitches after getting hammered for 20 earned runs in only 5.2 innings over his prior two starts, a collapse that saw his ERA soar from 2.15 to 4.46. The tweak paid immediate dividends, as Luzardo fanned double-digit batters for the fourth time this season and didn't issue a walk for only the second time. He racked up 30 called or swinging strikes among his 99 pitches (70 total strikes), and he seems back in elite form heading into a potential revenge game in his next outing, a road start scheduled for early next week in Miami. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | Luzardo (5-2) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Thursday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and two walks with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo surrendered eight runs across the second and third innings in his shortest outing of the season. After yielding just 16 earned runs through his first 11 starts, he's now been tagged for 20 over his past two. The southpaw's velocity remained in line with his season averages, suggesting a loss of command rather than stuff at the moment. He now carries a 4.46 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 83:34 K:BB across 72.2 innings and lines up for a difficult matchup with the Cubs next week. |
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| May 31 2025 | Luzardo (5-1) took the loss against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing 12 runs on 12 hits and three walks with four strikeouts over 3.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was tagged for four runs in the first inning and was unable to escape the fourth, yielding eight more runs while recording just one out. He surrendered career highs in both hits and earned runs after allowing no more than three earned runs in any of his previous 11 starts. The disastrous outing inflated the southpaw's ERA from 2.15 to 3.58, and he now owns a 1.34 WHIP with an 81:22 K:BB across 70.1 innings. He'll try to get back on track in a favorable road matchup with the Pirates next weekend. |
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| May 25 2025 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Oakland, allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three runs against Luzardo came in the first inning, when Jacob Wilson swatted a solo home run and Logan Davidson hit a two-RBI double. Luzardo was lights out after that, tossing six scoreless frames while striking out nine more batters. The left-hander has punched out 10 batters in back-to-back starts and has yet to take a loss on the season. In his last three appearances, Luzardo posted a 2.25 ERA and a 26:6 K:BB across 20 innings. He's lined up to face the Brewers next weekend. |
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| May 21 2025 | Luzardo (5-0) got the win over the Rockies on Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out 10 in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo continues to dominate in a Phillies uniform, as he posted his sixth straight start of at least five innings while allowing two runs or fewer. Two hits allowed tied his fewest in a start this season and it was the first time he's recorded double-digit punchouts since he struck out 11 in his season debut. Luzardo's 1.95 ERA is currently eighth lowest in baseball and he is one of 16 starting pitchers with a K/9 over 10. Luzardo lines up to complete a two-start week against the Athletics this weekend. |
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| May 14 2025 | Luzardo (4-0) allowed a run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo gave up the opening run of the game, a Jordan Walker RBI single, in the seventh inning, but the Phillies answered with two runs of their own a half-inning later. This was Luzardo's third time completing seven innings this season, and he's yet to pitch less than five frames. He's also given up no more than three runs in all nine of his starts this year, which puts him at a 2.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 57:15 K:BB across 54 innings. Luzardo's next start is projected to be at Colorado. |
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| May 13 2025 | Luzardo's next outing will be pushed back after Tuesday's game against the Cardinals was postponed due to inclement weather, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Luzardo will take the ball in the first of those tilts, with Aaron Nola getting the start in the nightcap. |
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| May 8 2025 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Rays after allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has now tossed at least five innings in each of his first eight starts of the season. Although he's fanned more than six just once in his last six starts, the left-hander still induced 13 whiffs Thursday. Luzardo has also yet to surrender greater than three runs in any of his eight outings this year, and he served up just his second home run of the campaign against Tampa Bay. He'll bring an excellent 2.11 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:13 K:BB across 47 innings into his next scheduled appearance, which is slated for next week versus the Cardinals. |
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| May 3 2025 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Apr 20 2025 | 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 seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Apr 15 2025 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 this season. Luzardo is slated to make his next start this weekend at home against the Marlins. |
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| Apr 10 2025 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Apr 4 2025 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Mar 30 2025 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander made his Phillies' debut and was electric aside from a two-run homer off the bat of Keibert Ruiz, Luzardo 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 to break open a 2-2 tie, putting him in line for the win. Sitting at 95 pitches, his day was done from there. Luzardo is lined up for a tough matchup against the Dodgers next week. |
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| Feb 28 2025 | Luzardo struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner across two scoreless innings during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jan 9 2025 | Luzardo agreed to a one-year, $6.225 million contract with the Phillies on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 with the Marlins before a lumbar stress reaction put an early end to his season in June. After being traded to the Phillies, 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. |
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| Jan 1 2025 | 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 Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Dec 22 2024 | The Phillies acquired Luzardo (back) and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Marlins on Sunday in exchange for prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old lefty 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. Luzardo bolsters a strong Phillies rotation that already features Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suarez and Cristopher Sanchez. |
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| Aug 5 2024 | Luzardo (back) will remain shut down from throwing for at least six more weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 he isn't particularly close to doing so. It's looking increasingly unlikely that Luzardo will pitch again in 2024, especially with the non-contending Marlins having little at stake as the regular season winds down. Luzardo went 3-6 with a 5.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 58:22 K:BB over 66.2 innings before landing on the IL with a lumbar stress reaction. |
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| Jul 18 2024 | Luzardo (back) has been participating in bike workouts and working on forearm and shoulder strengthening in recent weeks, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 after nearly a month. 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. |
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| Jun 23 2024 | The Marlins transferred Luzardo (back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday that Luzardo would likely be out for 4-to-6 weeks as a result of his lumbar stress reaction, but his move to the 60-day IL ensures that he'll out until at least Aug. 18. He will be joined on the 60-day IL by Edward Cabrera (shoulder), and the Marlins will bring up Kyle Tyler and Kent Emanuel from Triple-A to fill their open 40-man roster spots. |
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| Jun 22 2024 | 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 Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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's 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. |
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| Jun 21 2024 | Luzardo (back) won't start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo experienced back tightness in his last start and was pulled after 77 pitches and showed decreased velocity. While the Marlins initially listed Luzardo as their probable pitcher Saturday, they'll refrain from putting the 26-year-old lefty on the mound against Seattle and give him some extra rest. For now, Luzardo is scheduled to make his next start during a four-game series at Philadelphia next week. |
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| Jun 20 2024 | The Marlins list Luzardo (back) as their probable pitcher for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo pitched with some back stiffness in his last outing in Sunday's loss to the Nationals, getting pulled after five innings and 77 pitches while displaying decreased velocity. He's evidently bounced back fine, though, and appears good to go this weekend for a matchup against Seattle at home. |
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| Jun 17 2024 | Luzardo said that he pitched through a stiff back in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals, Bally Sports Florida reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw got the hook after gutting out five innings and 77 pitches, but Luzardo clearly didn't have his best stuff, and his velocity was down about two miles per hour. The Marlins haven't provided any indication that he will miss his next turn in the rotation, which lines up to come Saturday against the Mariners. A determination on Luzardo's status for that contest may not be made official until later in the week. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 yielded only 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, his numbers 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. |
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| Jun 12 2024 | Luzardo (3-5) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over 5.2 innings in a 4-2 victory over the Mets. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw had a bumpy second inning that included plunking his first batters of the year, but Luzardo was otherwise sharp and left the mound after 91 pitches (62 strikes). Since returning from a flexor strain in mid-May, he's gone 3-3 in six starts with a 4.04 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB over 35.2 innings. Luzardo will look to build on this performance in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend against the Nationals. |
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| Jun 4 2024 | Luzardo (2-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Rays, allowing nine runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo got off to a solid start Tuesday, holding Tampa scoreless through his first three innings. However, he'd surrender four runs in the fourth, including three on a Brandon Lowe homer, before the Rays would proceed to put up a five spot in the fifth. It was ultimately a brutal outing for Luzardo, who came into the day with a 1.99 ERA over his previous five starts. His ERA shot up from 4.18 to 5.30 with a 1.25 WHIP and 52:18 K:BB across 56 innings this season. Luzardo will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend at home versus the Guardians. |
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| May 29 2024 | Luzardo (2-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Marlins, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo managed to reach six innings for a third consecutive start, but never had a shot for a win after the Marlins were shut out. The Padres quickly got to him in the first with a two-run blast from Jurickson Profar and then Profar notched another RBI in the fifth. It was the first time Luzardo has allowed runs in the opening frame this season. The 26-year-old will carry a 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 50:16 K:BB (51.2 innings) into his next start against the Rays next week. |
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| May 22 2024 | Luzardo (2-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing three hits and no walks with four strikeouts across eight scoreless innings against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 18 2024 | Luzardo (1-3) picked up the win Friday, allowing five hits over six scoreless innings in an 8-0 victory over the Mets. He struck out seven without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a couple first-inning hits got Francisco Lindor to second base, Luzardo locked in and retired 11 straight batters. All five hits off the southpaw were singles, and he fired 59 of 89 pitches for strikes in his second quality start of the year. After a bumpy first few weeks to the season and then an IL stint, Luzardo appears to be back in form, delivering a 15:1 K:BB in 11.2 innings over two starts since rejoining the rotation. He'll carry a 5.02 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB through 37.2 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Brewers. |
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| May 11 2024 | Luzardo (0-3) took the loss Saturday versus the Phillies, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over 5.2 innings. He recorded eight strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo looked sharp in his return from the injured list, striking out eight while picking up an impressive 18 swinging strikes on just 79 pitches. He might have tired a bit in the sixth, giving up a double and a game-tying RBI single before being lifted with two outs and a runner on. That runner came around to score, adding another run to his ledger. While the ending of his night wasn't ideal, it was an encouraging performance from Luzardo against a tough lineup. His next start will come at home versus the Mets. |
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| May 6 2024 | Luzardo (elbow) struck out six and allowed one hit and one walk over 5.2 scoreless innings in a rehab start with Single-A Jupiter on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo needed just 67 pitches to cruise through his 5.2 frames. Per Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com, Luzardo averaged 95.1 miles per hour and touched 96.4 mph with his four-seam fastball. The Marlins will likely wait a couple days to make sure Luzardo recovers from the rehab start without any issues, but he should be set up to return from the 15-day injured list for this weekend's series versus the Phillies. |
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| May 2 2024 | Luzardo (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo will make a rehab start sometime during the Marlins' upcoming road trip. The left-hander is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list on May 10, and he could be a realistic candidate to start against the Phillies that day, if all goes well in his throwing program. Luzardo has been working his way back from a mild left flexor strain. |
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| Apr 30 2024 | Luzardo (elbow) will extend his catch out to 90 feet Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Working his way back from a mild left flexor strain, Luzardo played catch Monday and will do so for a second straight day Tuesday. He will continue with a throwing progression as tolerated. Luzardo is eligible to return May 10, but there's no firm timetable for his potential activation yet. |
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| Apr 29 2024 | Luzardo was diagnosed Monday with a mild flexor strain in his left elbow, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The diagnosis is relatively good news, especially considering that Luzardo was able to play catch Monday, three days after tightness in his pitching arm forced him to the injured list. Luzardo is without a timeline at this stage to return from the IL, but more clarity on that front could come once he advances to the point in his recovery program where he's able to face hitters. |
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| Apr 26 2024 | The Marlins placed Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to April 23, with left elbow tightness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was scratched from Friday's start against Washington due to the injury and will now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks. According to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Luzardo first felt the elbow issue while playing catch Thursday and believes it shouldn't be a lengthy absence, though he's also awaiting test results that should provide more clarity on the injury. |
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| Apr 20 2024 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Apr 14 2024 | Luzardo pitched five innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four batters in Sunday's 9-7 loss to Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo ran into trouble early Sunday, first allowing a run on sacrifice fly by Adam Duvall in the top of the second inning before giving up two runs in each of the third and fourth frames. The left-hander has now surrendered 12 runs over 9.2 innings in his last two starts, watching his ERA grow from 4.35 to 7.65 over 20 innings in four outings in 2024. Luzardo will look to get back on track in his next projected start Friday on the road versus the Cubs. |
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| Apr 8 2024 | Luzardo took the loss Monday against the Yankees, allowing seven runs on eight hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo's outing started out well enough as he held the Yankees scoreless through three innings, but he ran into trouble in the fourth, allowing three-run homers to both Anthony Volpe and Juan Soto that proved to be more than enough for the red-hot Bronx Bombers. Luzardo went back out for the fifth and allowed one more run prior to being removed with two outs in the inning. In total, Luzardo allowed 13 runners to reach base while recording just 14 outs. Things likely won't be any easier in his next outing as he looks to right the ship in what is scheduled to be a home matchup over the weekend against Atlanta. |
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| Apr 3 2024 | Luzardo (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Angels after allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins dropped their sixth straight game to open the 2024 season, though Luzardo pitched well enough. A fourth-inning solo home run by Aaron Hicks was the lone blemish against him until he wound up being charged with two more runs in the sixth. Luzardo's only given up six hits while maintaining a solid 13:4 K:BB in 10.1 innings over two starts. He projects to face the Yankees on the road in his next start as he searches for his first win this year. |
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| Mar 28 2024 | Luzardo tossed five innings, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out eight in Thursday's Opening Day loss to Pittsburgh. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo allowed a two-run home run to Bryan Reynolds but was otherwise unblemished in a solid first start of the season. Manager Skip Schumaker elected to pull Luzardo after 85 pitches through five innings with a three-run cushion, but the bullpen slowly leaked away the lead, finally losing the game in the 12th inning. The lefty is expected to be one of the better starting pitchers in the National League this season and did not disappoint in his first outing on Thursday. |
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| Mar 13 2024 | Luzardo is focused on pitching deeper into games this season, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Sandy Alcantara out for all of 2024 while he recovers from Tommy John surgery, Luzardo is stepping into the role of staff ace for the Marlins, and he's taking the job seriously. "First-pitch strikes are No. 1 probably on his list, and then early outs," manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday. "We want him to eat up innings. He wants to eat up innings and he wants to be the ace of the staff... He wants to show that he can go deep in games and help out the bullpen and be that guy." Luzardo lasted at least seven innings in only five of his 32 starts last season, although he did produce 17 quality starts, so better pitch efficiency would put less pressure on the Miami bullpen. The 26-year-old southpaw struggled to put away hitters in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, allowing three runs on five hits over 3.1 innings and 67 pitches (45 strikes), but he struck out four without walking a batter and now sports a 12:1 K:BB through 12 spring frames. |
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| Mar 7 2024 | Luzardo gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He struck out three without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The line doesn't look pretty, but the wind at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium may have played a factor -- three of the hits Luzardo allowed left the yard, including homers by the light-hitting Luis Garcia and Victor Robles. Luzardo built up to 57 pitches (38 strikes), and through his first 8.2 spring innings he's posted a sharp 8:1 K:BB, a strong sign he's just about ready for Opening Day. |
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| Mar 2 2024 | Luzardo gave up two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matched up against Aaron Nola and facing a lineup that featured most of Philly's Opening Day starters, Luzardo fired 28 of 45 pitches for strikes and delivered his second straight clean outing to begin the spring. The 26-year-old southpaw is set as the Marlins' Opening Day starter as he looks to build on a breakout 2023 season that saw him set career highs in innings (178.2), wins (10) and strikeouts (208). |
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| Feb 27 2024 | Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday that Luzardo will be the club's Opening Day starter March 28 versus the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Feb 26 2024 | Luzardo struck out three batters over two perfect innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jan 11 2024 | The Marlins and Luzardo avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.5 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo is in his second year of arbitration eligibility and will receive a much-deserved raise. The left-hander posted a 3.58 ERA over 32 starts for Miami in 2023, finishing with a 208:55 K:BB over 178.2 innings. Luzardo has been mentioned as a possible trade chip, but it would take a haul to pry him away from the Marlins. |
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| Oct 3 2023 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Oct 1 2023 | Luzardo will start Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Luzardo came away with a no-decision Saturday, giving up three runs on three hits and three walks over five-plus innings in Miami's 5-4 victory over Milwaukee. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw blanked the Brewers for five innings before the wheels began to come off in the sixth, but he still exited the game with the Marlins ahead 4-1 before A.J. Puk served up a Carlos Santana homer that cashed in two baserunners Luzardo had left behind. It's just the second time in his last six outings he's been charged with more than two runs, a stretch in which Luzardo sports a 2.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB through 34 innings. The Marlins remain alive in the NL wild-card race, sitting one game back of the Cubs for the final spot heading into Sunday's action, so the club could need its best remaining starter to come up big in his final start of the regular season, likely to come on the road next week against the Mets. |
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| Sep 17 2023 | Luzardo (10-9) allowed four hits and two walks over six shutout frames Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo worked around a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning but didn't face much of a threat otherwise. He's turned in three scoreless performances over his last five starts, posting a 2.48 ERA during that span and lowering his season ERA to 3.68. However, he's allowed at least four runs in four of his eight outings since the start of August. Luzardo's next start is currently projected to be at home against the Brewers. |
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| Sep 11 2023 | Luzardo (9-9) allowed six runs on 10 hits and four walks over five innings Monday, striking out five and talking a loss against Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo coughed up a solo homer to Mark Canha to begin the game but it was Milwaukee's four-run third inning that really buried the Marlins. Luzardo had allowed just two runs over his previous three starts but he's now given up at least six runs in three of his last six appearances. His season ERA jumped to 3.82 with a 186:49 K:BB through 160.1 frames. Luzardo is currently lined up to face Atlanta at home this weekend. |
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| Sep 5 2023 | Luzardo did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over six innings against the Dodgers. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo's now logged three straight quality starts, allowing just two runs in that span (18 innings) after struggling to an 11.68 ERA in his previous three outings. Overall, his ERA is down to 3.59 on the season with a 1.20 WHIP and 181:45 K:BB across 28 starts (155.1 innings). The 25-year-old Luzardo will look to keep rolling in his next start, currently lined up for early next week in Milwaukee. |
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| Aug 31 2023 | Luzardo pitched six scoreless innings against Tampa Bay on Thursday, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out eight batters in a no-decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo held the Rays hitless through 5.1 frames until Yandy Diaz snapped the spell with a sixth-inning double. Luzardo got out of that frame unscathed on the scoreboard but didn't return for the seventh, having thrown 96 pitches. The left-hander racked up 16 whiffs en route to eight punchouts but had to settle for a no-decision since the Marlins' offense was unable to push any runs across the plate. Luzardo went through a rough stretch to end July and begin August, posting a 9.00 ERA and 2.24 WHIP over four starts (three losses) covering 17 innings. He's bounced back nicely, however, ending the current month with two straight scoreless outings during which he's allowed just three hits and posted a 15:3 K:BB over 12 frames. |
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| Aug 22 2023 | Luzardo (9-8) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out seven over six shutout innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was locked in, a significant departure from his last four starts in which he allowed a combined 21 runs (20 earned) over just 17 innings. This was his fifth scoreless outing of the campaign and his first since July 4. He's now at a 3.96 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 167:42 K:BB through 143.1 innings over 26 starts on the year. Luzardo is lined up for a home start versus the Nationals this weekend if the Marlins opt to get by with a four-man rotation in the near term, which is possible with off days Thursday and Monday. |
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| Aug 16 2023 | Luzardo (8-8) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against Houston. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros jumped on Luzardo early Wednesday, tallying five runs on three homers in the first inning. The 25-year-old left-hander appears to have hit a wall of late -- he's struggled to a 10.59 ERA over his last four starts (17 innings). Overall, Luzardo's ERA is up to 4.13 with a 1.29 WHIP and 160:41 K:BB across 25 starts (137.1 innings) this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for next week in San Diego. |
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| Aug 11 2023 | Luzardo (8-7) took the loss versus the Yankees on Friday, yielding seven runs on nine hits and a walk over 3.1 frames. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the shortest outing of Luzardo's season and also the most hits he's permitted this year. He served up a pair of home runs and now has surrendered five long balls across his last two outings. Luzardo fanned 13 in a gem against the Rockies last month but has now turned in three clunkers since then. It's possible he's tiring, having already reached his career high in innings with 131.2. |
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| Aug 5 2023 | Luzardo (8-6) took the loss Friday as the Marlins were downed 6-2 by the Rangers, giving up four runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three homers allowed were a season high for Luzardo, who hadn't served up multiple long balls in a start since May 21, but he still generated 18 swinging strikes among his 90 pitches before exiting. The southpaw has stumbled a bit in his last two outings, but his ability to miss bats gives him a solid fantasy floor even when he isn't at his sharpest -- he's fanned at least eight batters in six of his last eight starts, posting a 2.51 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 61:15 K:BB through 46.2 innings over that stretch. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next trip to the mound, which is likely to come next week in Cincinnati. |
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| Jul 31 2023 | Luzardo did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against the Tigers. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After fanning a career-high 13 batters in his last start, Luzardo was only able to punch out three hitters Sunday during 4.2 inefficient innings. All of the damage against Luzardo came in the third, where he allowed four hits and a walk as part of a four-run frame. The start ended an impressive run for the 25-year-old, who had allowed two or fewer earned runs in seven consecutive starts leading up to Sunday's dud. Luzardo is tentatively scheduled to take the mound next during a three-game road series against the Rangers this weekend. |
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| Jul 24 2023 | Luzardo did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over seven innings against Colorado. He struck out 13. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Luzardo didn't get enough run support to pick up a victory, he was incredible in the no-decision and set a career-high in K's with 13. The outing also marked his sixth quality start in his last seven appearances, a stretch in which he owns a 1.48 ERA and a 55:11 K:BB through 42.2 innings. Luzardo will have another chance to build on his already impressive 2023 resume in his next start, which is projected to come against the Tigers, who average the third-fewest runs scored per game in MLB. |
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| Jul 17 2023 | Luzardo allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out two batters over four-plus innings in a no-decision against St. Louis on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had been on an impressive roll coming into the contest, notching five straight quality starts during which he posted a 1.14 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 40:6 K:BB over 31.2 innings. That magic came to least a temporary end Monday, as the left-hander tied a season-low by completing just four frames while posting more walks (three) than strikeouts (two). Luzardo had issued two or fewer free passes in 12 straight outings heading into the matchup, but his lack of control was a major factor in his undoing, as he threw just 52 of 92 pitches for a strike. Given his recent dominance, there's still plenty to be excited about for fantasy managers who roster Luzardo, and he'll look to bounce back in his second start of the week, which is tentatively lined up to come at home versus Colorado this weekend. |
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| Jul 9 2023 | Luzardo (8-5) earned the win against the Phillies on Sunday after he allowed two runs on four hits and one walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander blanked Philly until the fifth inning, when Edmundo Sosa launched a two-run home run. Luzardo otherwise pitched well and combined for 29 called and swinging strikes as he struck out at least eight batters for the fourth straight start. The 25-year-old posted a 3.32 ERA in 18 starts last year and nearly replicated those figures during the first half of this season with a 3.29 ERA through 19 outings. |
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| Jul 4 2023 | Luzardo (7-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing five hits and two walks over six scoreless innings in a 15-2 win over the Cardinals. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo hasn't allowed a run in his last three starts (19.1 innings) while punching out 26 in that span. He's up to 120 strikeouts on the campaign, tied for seventh most in the MLB. The 25-year-old southpaw lowered his ERA to 3.32 with a 1.16 WHIP through 18 starts (103 innings) this season. Luzardo will look to keep his scoreless streak going in his next outing, tentatively lined up for Sunday against the Phillies. |
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| Jun 29 2023 | Luzardo did not factor in the decision against Boston on Thursday, pitching 6.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was dominant against a talented Red Sox offense, giving up just three singles and a walk. He racked up an impressive 19 swinging strikes en route to nine punchouts, and he finished with his third straight quality start. However, Miami was unable to put any runs on the board until the eighth inning, preventing Luzardo from notching a win. The southpaw has had to settle for a no-decision in each of his past two starts despite recording a combined 13.1 scoreless innings during which he's posted an outstanding 18:2 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled to come at home against St. Louis next week. |
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| Jun 23 2023 | Luzardo did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was stellar Friday, dominating to the tune of 19 swinging strikes on 96 pitches. Unfortunately for Luzardo and his fantasy managers, closer A.J. Puk couldn't hold onto the lead in the ninth and squandered his win. Luzardo is still searching for a next level in terms of consistency, but when he's on, he's among the game's most impressive young lefty starters. He will take a 3.77 ERA, 1.19 ERA and 103:23 K:BB into his next outing. |
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| Jun 18 2023 | Luzardo (6-5) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings in a 4-2 victory over the Nationals. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a strong bounce-back performance from Luzardo after he was tagged for five runs in his last outing, a loss to the Mariners. Lane Thomas was responsible for the only two runs against Luzardo with a two-run homer in the third inning. The 25-year-old Luzardo has had an up-and-down month -- he's now 2-2 with a 5.24 ERA through four starts in June. Overall, the left-hander sports a 4.09 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and 94:22 K:BB through 15 starts (83.2 innings) this season. |
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| Jun 13 2023 | Luzardo dropped to 5-5 in Monday's 8-1 loss to Seattle, allowing six runs on six hits and one walk over four innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo's consistency struggles continue to plague him. Over his last seven starts, the left-hander has allowed one run four times and five or more runs three times. During that stretch, he's posted an elite 46:7 K:BB over 38.1 innings, but he's also surrendered five home runs. Overall, Luzardo sports a less-than-ideal 4.17 ERA, but his 1.27 WHIP and 89:21 K:BB across 77.2 innings suggest he may have been the victim of some bad luck recently. Either way, Luzardo will look to get back on track during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for the finale of a three-game weekend set in Washington. |
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| Jun 6 2023 | Luzardo (5-4) earned the win Tuesday, allowing a run on two hits over seven innings against the Royals. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has logged at least seven strikeouts in each of his last five starts. The 25-year-old southpaw allowed just one hit through his first five innings before Nick Pratto led off the sixth with a double and eventually scored the Royals' lone run. Luzardo lowered his ERA to 3.79 with a 1.25 WHIP and 86:20 K:BB through 13 starts (73.2 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Mariners o the road in his next outing. |
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| Jun 1 2023 | Luzardo (4-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings against the Padres. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo falls to 1-2 over his last four outings, though he's logged at least seven strikeouts in each start. He was sharp in his first three innings Thursday, retiring the first nine batters faced while punching out five. However, the Padres pushed across two runs on a pair of doubles in the fourth, and Luzardo unraveled from there. The 25-year-old lefty's ERA is up to 4.05 with a 1.35 WHIP and 78:20 K:BB. Luzardo is currently lined up for a friendlier matchup at home against the Royals in his next outing. |
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| May 26 2023 | Luzardo (4-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk over five innings against the Angels. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had a nice rebound game after coughing up six runs in five innings on May 21 against the Giants. The former Athletic is currently on pace to pitch the most innings of his career by far this year. The 25-year-old is currently at 61.1 innings, and his career-high is 100.1. The southpaw is tentatively slated to face the Padres at home in his next appearance. |
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| May 21 2023 | Luzardo (3-3) allowed six runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight over five-plus innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo allowed four runs through five frames, then gave up a double and an RBI single to begin the sixth, and Andrew Nardi allowed the inherited runner to score. The six runs allowed were a season high for Luzardo, and he allowed multiple home runs for the second time in 10 starts. He has a 3.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 63:18 K:BB through 56.1 innings overall. He'll look to get back on track versus the Angels in his next start. |
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| May 16 2023 | Luzardo did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing a run on five hits and a walk over six innings against Washington. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lane Thomas' solo homer in the sixth inning was the lone blemish on Luzardo's line Tuesday after he held the Nationals to three hits through the first five frames. The 25-year-old left-hander has surrendered just two runs in his last two starts (12 innings) as he lowered his ERA to 3.16 with a 1.36 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB through 51.1 innings this season. Luzardo is tentatively lined up to face the Giants in his next outing. |
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| May 9 2023 | Luzardo (3-2) allowed a run on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo hadn't collected a win in his last four starts, but he was able to limit the damage effectively Tuesday. This was his fourth quality start of the season, and the first time since April 5 that he kept an opponent to one run or fewer. The southpaw now has a 3.38 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 48:16 K:BB through 45.1 innings over eight starts this year. He's surrendered at least five hits in all but one of his outings, but he's yet to really get hit hard. Luzardo is projected for a favorable home start versus the Nationals next week. |
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| May 4 2023 | Luzardo (2-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 5.2 innings, taking the loss versus Atlanta on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo turned in another okay effort, though the five strikeouts matched his season low. The southpaw threw 106 pitches (68 strikes), but Atlanta's offense proved just a little better. His 3.66 ERA is fine, but a 1.40 WHIP and 43:14 K:BB through 39.1 innings don't suggest he can get much better unless he can start limiting baserunners better. Luzardo projects for a road start in Arizona next week. |
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| Apr 28 2023 | Luzardo allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in Friday's win over the Cubs. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Through six innings, the only damage against Luzardo was a solo homer by Nelson Velazquez in the third. Luzardo was then charged with one more run in the seventh. He'd allowed 10 runs over his previous three starts but he lowered his season ERA to 3.48 after Friday's outing. Luzardo has also forced double-digit whiffs in every start this year, including 13 against the Cubs. He's currently lined up for a rematch with the Cubs in Chicago next week. |
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| Apr 5 2023 | Luzardo didn't factor in the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Twins, giving up one run on five hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was dominant in his second start of the year, generating a stunning 20 swinging strikes among his 99 pitches and keeping Minnesota off the board until tiring a bit in his final frame. Luzardo looks healthy and ready to break out in 2023, posting a 0.71 ERA and 15:5 K:BB through his first 12.2 innings, and he next lines up to face the Phillies on the road early next week. |
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| Mar 31 2023 | Luzardo (1-0) picked up the win Friday, giving up two hits and four walks over 5.2 scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory over the Mets. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was effectively wild, throwing only 51 of 91 pitches for strikes but generating 15 swinging strikes and not allowing much hard contact. Luzardo posted strong numbers over 18 starts in 2022, and if he can stay healthier this season he could blossom into an ace for the Marlins. His next start is likely to come Wednesday, at home against the Twins. |
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| Mar 16 2023 | Luzardo gave up four hits and a walk over four scoreless innings while striking out five Wednesday in Venezuela's 5-1 win over Israel in the WBC. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw overmatched an Israel lineup that featured just three players with any big-league experience, tossing 35 of 50 pitches for strikes before exiting. Luzardo was looking good in Grapefruit League play before the tournament started as well, posting a 10:1 K:BB through 8.2 innings, and after putting together a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 30.0 percent strikeout rate through 100.1 innings for the Marlins in 2022. His ability to stay healthy might be the only thing standing between the 25-year-old and a breakout campaign. |
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| Mar 5 2023 | Luzardo gave up three runs on four hits over 2.2 innings while striking out three in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A three-run homer by minor-league veteran Lorenzo Cedrola in the second inning marred his outing, but Luzardo was otherwise sharp, and his strikeout victims included Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. The 25-year-old southpaw has a 4:0 K:BB through his first 4.2 innings this spring, and if Luzardo can stay healthy in 2023 he could be poised for a breakout campaign. |
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| Feb 3 2023 | Luzardo won his arbitration case with the Marlins on Friday, setting his salary for 2023 at $2.45 million, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo finished the 2022 campaign red hot and concluded the season with a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 120 punchouts in 100.1 innings over 18 starts. if he can stay healthy, the left-hander could be set for a breakout year in 2023 operating as Miami's No. 2 rotation option behind Sandy Alcantara. |
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| Oct 4 2022 | Luzardo (4-7) picked up the win in Monday's 4-0 victory over Atlanta, scattering four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings while striking out 12. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw kept Atlanta from clinching another NL East title with one of his best performances of the year. Luzardo tied his career high in strikeouts -- generating a massive 20 swinging strikes among his 101 pitches -- while delivering his fourth straight quality start and his 11th in 18 outings. The 25-year-old ends a breakout campaign with a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 120:35 K:BB through 100.1 innings, and the next step for Luzardo if he wants to become a true ace in 2023 is finding a way to stay off the IL. |
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| Sep 29 2022 | Luzardo did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Mets. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was pitching a shutout until he allowed a two-run homer to third baseman Eduardo Escobar with no outs in the seventh inning. The lefty has pitched at least six innings in seven of his last eight starts while allowing two runs or fewer six times during that same stretch. The 24-year-old is significantly better away from Miami, recording a 2.64 ERA and 0.90 WHIP over 58 innings compared to a 4.95 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 36.1 innings at home. |
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| Sep 21 2022 | Luzardo tossed 6.2 innings, giving up one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 11 in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was in full command for the first six innings, holding the Cubs scoreless while striking out 10. After getting two outs in the top of the seventh including a strikeout, Patrick Wisdom took the left-hander deep for a solo shot, ending his day at 6.2 innings. The bullpen later blew the 3-1 lead Luzardo left with, but the outing was his sixth quality start in his last seven outings. The 24-year-old has produced a 3.40 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 44 strikeouts over 42.1 innings during that stretch. |
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| Sep 17 2022 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Nationals, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over six-plus innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed only 58 of 97 pitches for strikes but mostly stayed out of danger as he carried a shutout into the seventh inning. The wheels fell off at that point though, as Joey Meneses led off the frame with an inside-the-park home run that kick-started a Nats rally and helped chase Luzardo from the game. The quality start was his sixth in his last eight outings, a stretch in which Luzardo has a 3.59 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 45:15 K:BB through 47.2 innings. |
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| Sep 11 2022 | Luzardo (3-7) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing five runs on six hits, three walks and two hit batsmen while striking out three in 3.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo struggled from start to finish and allowed at least two baserunners in each of the four innings he appeared. Eleven of the 21 batters he faced reached safely and the leadoff man reached in three of the four frames. He entered play Sunday having not hit a single batter in any of his 13 outings but hit two of the first 12 hitters to come to the plate. His next start will likely be next weekend in Washington. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was impressive, generating 19 swinging strikes among his 92 pitches, but he left the game on the hook for his seventh loss until the Marlins tied it up in the eighth inning. Luzardo has reeled off four straight quality starts and five in his last six outings, compiling a 2.82 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB through 38.1 innings over the latter stretch. |
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| Aug 31 2022 | Luzardo (3-6) took the loss Tuesday as the Marlins fell 7-2 to the Rays, giving up five runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw's own defensive miscue in the fifth inning allowed him to escape with his third straight quality start, but this might have been Luzardo's shakiest performance since he returned to the rotation at the beginning of August. Despite Tuesday's stumble, he still wraps up the month with a 2.97 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB through 36.1 innings. |
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| Aug 24 2022 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the A's, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he wasn't at his most dominant, Luzardo did take a no-hitter into the sixth inning before Jonah Bride broke it up with a leadoff single. The southpaw tossed 66 of 102 pitches for strikes as he delivered his second straight quality start and fifth in 11 trips to the mound this season. Luzardo will take a 3.34 ERA and 69:23 K:BB through 59.1 innings into his next outing. |
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| Aug 19 2022 | Luzardo allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two of Luzardo's four starts in August have been quality, with Friday's effort arguably one of his best all year given the opponent. He was charged with one run in the seventh inning, surrendered by Steven Okert after Luzardo left the contest with one on and one out. The 24-year-old southpaw has pitched to a 3.44 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 65:21 K:BB through 52.1 innings across 10 starts this year. |
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| Aug 13 2022 | Luzardo (3-5) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo worked three scoreless innings but allowed five batters to reach base in the fourth frame -- resulting in three earned runs. He also served up a solo home run to Matt Olson, the only long ball he's surrendered across 17 innings since returning from the injured list on Aug 1. Despite the relatively poor outing Saturday, Luzardo has maintained a 3.18 ERA and 17:3 K:BB in that span. |
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| Aug 7 2022 | Luzardo (3-4) earned the victory Sunday against the Cubs, striking out six in seven shutout innings while allowing a hit and a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was magnificent and efficient Sunday and got through the seven scoreless frames with 91 pitches thrown. At one point he retired 12 straight batters. It was the first time in his big-league career that he pitched seven innings in a start without allowing a run. In his two starts since returning from a forearm injury, he's allowed a total of two runs on four hits while fanning 11 in 12 innings. His next start will likely be next weekend against Atlanta. |
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| Aug 1 2022 | Luzardo (2-4) took the loss against Cincinnati on Monday, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out five batters over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo made his first major-league appearance since May 10 and was able to stick around for 81 pitches, 49 of which were strikes. He gave up a pair of runs in the second inning but held the Reds scoreless in each of his other four frames; however, he received little support from his offense and was tagged with the loss. It was nonetheless a positive return for Luzardo, who had previously been on the 60-day IL with a forearm strain. He should be a fixture in the Marlins rotation for the rest of the season barring any further injury issues. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) struck out six and allowed two earned runs on three hits and four walks Wednesday in his rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While making the third start of his rehab assignment and his second in a row at Jacksonville, Luzardo tossed 75 pitches (45 strikes) and faced 22 batters. That sort of workload suggests that Luzardo is stretched out enough to make his next start in the big leagues, assuming the Marlins are comfortable with how the southpaw checked out physically following Wednesday's outing. Luzardo turned in a 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB over 29 innings in his first six starts of the season with the Marlins before he landed on the injured list in mid-May with a left forearm strain. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) threw four no-hit innings while striking out three with Triple-A Jacksonville during a rehab outing Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has been sidelined since early May but has now made multiple rehab appearances while building up to 51 pitches. He could make his next start in the big leagues on a limited pitch count, or the Marlins could opt to give him one more rehab outing to further ramp up. |
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| Jul 21 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) will make his second rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo, who has resided on the injured list since May 15 with a left forearm strain, made his first rehab appearance July 16 with Single-A Jupiter, covering three innings and striking out three while allowing one earned run on two hits and no walks. In addition to getting a stiffer test for his second rehab start, Luzardo is also expected to build up to four innings Friday. Luzardo will probably need at least one additional rehab start beyond Friday before slotting back into the Miami rotation in early August. Prior to getting hurt, Luzardo was off to a solid start to the season with a 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 41 strikeouts over 29 innings. |
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| Jul 15 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has been out for two months with a strained left forearm. The length of his absence means he'll probably require a fairly long rehab assignment, so it's possible he doesn't return until early August. |
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| Jul 11 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) is scheduled to throw a two-inning live batting practice session Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If the session goes well, Luzardo will likely face hitters again later in the week before the Marlins set up a minor-league rehab assignment for the 24-year-old lefty. Luzardo has been on the injured list since May 15 with a left forearm strain. |
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| Jul 7 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo began his throwing program in mid-June and has now progressed to throwing off a mound. The left-hander has been sidelined nearly two months with a forearm strain, so he'll likely require multiple rehab starts in the minors before being cleared to join the big-league rotation. |
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| Jun 24 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) has increased his throwing distance to 105 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo began a throwing program last weekend and has progressed to playing long toss. The southpaw still has several steps to clear before he's in the mix to return to game action, but he seems to be trending toward resuming mound work in the near future. |
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| Jun 17 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) will start a throwing program this weekend, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is on the 60-day injured list with a left forearm strain and is not expected to return anytime soon. Given the severity of the injury, there could be some starts and stops in Luzardo's throwing program and he will probably be brought along very conservatively. |
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| Jun 15 2022 | The Marlins transferred Luzardo (forearm) on Tuesday from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has resided on the IL since May 15 due to a left forearm strain and only recently resumed throwing a few days ago, so it's not a major surprise that the Marlins elected to move him to the 60-day IL. Even if he hits no further snags in his recovery from the injury, he'll still likely need at least three weeks to get stretched back out for starting duty with the big club, so Luzardo could very well remain sidelined through the All-Star break. The transaction temporarily removes Luzardo from the 40-man roster and opens up a spot for reliever Jimmy Yacabonis, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. |
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| Jun 13 2022 | Marlins manager Don Mattingly disclosed Monday that Luzardo (forearm) has been cleared to play catch, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The long-toss sessions off flat ground mark Luzardo's first throwing activity since he was placed on the 15-day injured list May 15 with a left forearm strain. While it's a positive step forward for Luzardo, he'll likely need at least two or three weeks to get himself ready for a return to the big-league rotation, so fantasy managers that have been stashing him probably shouldn't expect him back until July. |
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| Jun 7 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) has yet to begin a throwing program since landing on the 15-day injured list May 12, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Now more than three weeks removed from being shut down with a left forearm strain, Luzardo has yet to take any meaningful steps forward in his recovery. Even if he's cleared to start playing catch within the next few days, Luzardo will still require multiple weeks to build back up for a starting role. At this stage, Luzardo might be trending toward a return from the IL in July at the earliest. |
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| May 29 2022 | Manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that Luzardo (forearm) has yet to resume a throwing program and will take longer than the Marlins initially expected to return from the 15-day injured list, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Miami placed Luzardo on the IL on May 12 with a left forearm strain, the team held out hope that the southpaw might be ready for activation shortly after the 15 days lapsed, but that didn't come to fruition. Since he's yet to resume activity and will need to be built back up for a starting role, Luzardo is realistically multiple weeks away from coming off the IL, and it wouldn't be surprising if his absence extended through the All-Star break. Miami plans to call up Edward Cabrera from Triple-A Jacksonville this week to step in as their new fifth starter after Cody Poteet (elbow) joined Luzardo on the IL on Sunday. |
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| May 24 2022 | Luzardo (forearm) has yet to start a throwing program since being placed on the 15-day injured list in mid-May, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old is eligible to be activated later this week but obviously won't be ready to return at that point. Luzardo is dealing with a strained left forearm, and his return timeline isn't likely to receive much clarity until he's at least able to resume throwing. |
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| May 15 2022 | Luzardo was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left forearm strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The move is retroactive to May 12. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old presumably suffered the injury during his last start, when he allowed four runs on two hits with six strikeouts and four walks across 2.2 innings Tuesday in Arizona. Luzardo will be eligible to be activated May 27, but it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined by the forearm strain. According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, Cody Poteet will take Luzardo's spot in the rotation and start Monday versus the Nationals. |
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| May 10 2022 | Luzardo (2-3) took the loss during Tuesday's 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on two hits and four walks with six strikeouts in 2.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo got off to a rocky start by surrendering a walk and a home run before recording an out in the first inning, then put two more on via the walk in the third with both runners coming around to score. The 24-year-old has compiled nearly as many walks (16) as hits (18) this year, though he's whiffed an impressive 41 strikeouts in 29 innings and recorded six of eight outs via strikeout Tuesday. He's projected to toe the rubber again early next week against the Nationals. |
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| May 5 2022 | Luzardo (2-2) took the loss against San Diego on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If not for Manny Machado, the outcome could have been dramatically different for the left-handed hurler. Machado swatted a pair of solo homers for San Diego's only two runs of the game, and the Marlins offense was unable to muster much of a protest against a trio of Padres pitchers. Despite the disappointing outcome, this was another positive outing for Luzardo, as he racked up 13 swinging strikes and finished with his second consecutive quality start. He'll carry a 3.08 ERA into his next appearance, which is tentatively slated to come in Arizona on Tuesday. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Luzardo (1-1) allowed a run on two hits and four walks while striking out eight in five innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was charged with his first loss of the year during his last outing, but he entered the win column during Sunday's narrow victory. The 24-year-old has now posted a 3.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 14.1 innings while striking out 37.5 percent of the batters he's faced in his first three starts of the year. The southpaw tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Mariners on Saturday. |
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| Apr 19 2022 | Luzardo (0-1) was charged with the loss Tuesday versus the Cardinals after allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits across 4.1 innings. He had three strikeouts and two walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old fanned 12 and gave up only one run over five innings during his season debut, but the Cardinals had four extra-base hits and had no issues reaching base against him Tuesday. Luzardo now has a 4.82 ERA through two outings this year and is next projected to pitch Sunday in Atlanta. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over five innings while striking out a career-high 12. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw picked up right where he left off after an impressive spring training, popping 99.2 mph with his second pitch of the game and effectively mixing in his curve, sinker and changeup. Luzardo has struggled to turn his potential into production over the last couple seasons, but the early returns in 2022 suggest the 24-year-old is ready to break out. Luzardo is next scheduled to take the mound Tuesday, at home against the Cardinals. |
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| Apr 2 2022 | Luzardo gave up one run on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Altuve took him deep to lead off the bottom of the first inning, but after that Luzardo shut down a Houston lineup that mostly featured Opening Day starters. It was the young southpaw's first run allowed this spring, and he heads into the regular season having posted a 0.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 11.2 innings in Grapefruit League play. Luzardo is now on to his third organization since being drafted in 2016, but he might finally be ready to deliver on the promise he showed in the minors. |
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| Mar 24 2022 | Luzardo tossed three perfect innings and struck out two in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old southpaw touched 99 mph with his fastball while carving up a St. Louis lineup that included Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Dylan Carlson. Luzardo's raw stuff has never been in question, but his ability to command it remains a concern after he posted a 6.61 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 11.0 percent walk rate over 95.1 innings between the A's and Marlins last season. If he can begin to put things together in 2022 though, Miami's already impressive young rotation will be that much stronger. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Luzardo (6-9) yielded one run on six hits with 11 strikeouts over 5.1 innings to earn the win Saturday against Philadelphia. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old enjoyed the first double-digit strikeout performance of his career, limiting the Phillies to a Matt Vierling RBI single in the fifth inning. Luzardo had a rocky rookie campaign, putting up a 6.61 ERA and 58:32 K:BB in 57.1 innings, but his season-ending effort showcased the high-end ability that has made him one of the game's top pitching prospects. |
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| Sep 26 2021 | Luzardo (5-9) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over four innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo struggled out of the gate, allowing two runs in the first inning on a pair of sacrifice flies. He then retired eight straight batters and worked out of a jam in the fourth inning without taking any more damage. Luzardo has pitched fewer than six innings in each of his last five starts but slightly lowered his season ERA to 6.90. He's lined up to face the Phillies at home next weekend assuming the Marlins don't shut him down. |
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| Sep 20 2021 | Luzardo pitched four innings surrendering five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two in Monday's victory over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old allowed four runs through four innings and was pulled after two reached base against him to open the fifth inning, one of whom would score. It was his second straight sub-par start, both of which were against the Nationals. In those two games, he has allowed nine runs, 13 hits and six walks over 8.1 innings. Luzardo will look to right the ship in his next expected start versus the Rays on Sunday. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Luzardo (5-8) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one and walking two across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was betrayed by his defense to account for one of his earned runs, but he also had moments of being hit hard by the Nationals. He surrendered a solo shot to Ryan Zimmerman in the second inning and was tagged for two earned runs in the fifth frame after allowing three consecutive hits. While not a truly disastrous outing, Luzardo entered the game having allowed only five earned runs across his last 17.1 innings while racking up 19 strikeouts as compared to seven walks. For the season, Luzardo has a 6.80 ERA with an 80:42 K:BB across 82 frames. |
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| Sep 3 2021 | Luzardo allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in a win over the Phillies on Friday. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo coughed up a leadoff homer to Freddy Galvis followed by a pair of RBI extra-base knocks by Matt Vierling in the second and sixth frames. He left the game in a 3-3 tie and would've earned a win if he completed the sixth as the Marlins piled on seven runs the next half-inning. The 23-year-old southpaw lowered his ERA to 7.00 with a 71:36 K:BB through 72 innings. Luzardo is projected to see the Mets at home next week. |
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| Aug 29 2021 | Luzardo (5-7) allowed a hit and a walk over six scoreless innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo got off to a shaky start, yielding a double and a walk to the first two batters of the game. Over the next five innings, only one Red would reach base and it was due to a fielding error. It's just the second time this year that the 23-year-old southpaw finished at least six innings and he matched his season-high eight strikeouts. He's now 3-3 since joining the Marlins despite an unsightly 7.62 ERA during that span. Luzardo is lined up to face the Phillies at home next weekend. |
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| Aug 24 2021 | Luzardo (4-7) allowed five runs on 10 hits and one walk with three strikeouts through 4.2 innings, taking the loss in Tuesday's 5-1 defeat to the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Luzardo did display improved control Tuesday night, this was another rough outing for the left-hander. He walked only one batter and 69 percent of his pitches found the zone (well above his season mark of 60 percent), but a pair of two-run homers from Tres Barrera and Ryan Zimmerman ushered the Peruvian out of the game early. Since joining Miami before the trade deadline, Luzardo has started five games and allowed 24 runs in 22.1 innings. A demotion to the bullpen or worse could be looming for the 23-year-old. |
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| Aug 19 2021 | Luzardo dropped to 4-6 after giving up four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out four across three innings in Wednesday's 11-9 loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo pumped in only 42 of his 74 pitches for strikes and had a particularly rough stretch in the top of the fourth inning when he issued three consecutive walks. Poor control has been a recurring theme for Luzardo in his first four starts with Miami, as he's walked 16 batters in 17.2 innings over that stretch. Luzardo could be at risk of a demotion to the bullpen or to Triple-A Jacksonville once Trevor Rogers (personal) is reinstated from the restricted list. |
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| Aug 14 2021 | Luzardo (4-5) picked up the win in Friday's 14-10 win over the Cubs, coughing up five runs on six hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed only 60 of 106 pitches for strikes and was hit hard when he was in the zone, getting taken deep twice while also giving up a double and a triple among his six hits allowed, but an 11-run second inning by the Marlins made Luzardo's struggles somewhat moot. The 23-year-old has a 9.20 ERA through his first three starts for Miami and has walked 11 batters in 14.2 innings, and the control and command issues he displayed earlier in the year with Oakland don't appear to be solvable simply via a change of scenery. |
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| Aug 7 2021 | Luzardo (3-5) took the loss against the Rockies on Saturday, completing 4.2 innings and allowing seven runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Many pitchers have struggled in the confines of Coors Field, but Luzardo's struggles Saturday had as much to do with his lack of control as with the elevation. The southpaw didn't allow any homers but threw only 47 of 81 pitches for strikes and tied a season high with four walks, with his final free pass forcing in a run and leading to Luzardo's exit from the game. The once-heralded prospect has struggled through a rough 2021 campaign, posting a 7.36 ERA through 15 big-league appearances and a 6.52 ERA in eight outings at Triple-A. The Marlins are likely to give him ample leeway given the fact that they are out of the playoff picture and gave up Starling Marte to acquire him, but Luzardo simply isn't a viable option in fantasy leagues right now given his poor results this season. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Luzardo (3-4) picked up the win Monday, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over five innings in a 6-3 victory over the Mets. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his Marlins debut after coming over from Oakland in the Starling Marte deal, Luzardo once again showed somewhat shaky control, tossing 47 of 84 pitches for strikes. However, a first-inning grand slam by Lewis Brinson gave him all the run support he would need. The southpaw has a 6.70 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 45:19 K:BB through 43 innings in the majors this season, but he's capable of much, much better. |
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| Aug 2 2021 | Luzardo will be promoted from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Monday's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was acquired from the A's in exchange for Starling Marte last week, and he'll debut for his new team Monday. Luzardo struggled in the majors to start the season with a 6.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB over 38 innings. He served up 11 homers and was unable to find success as a starter and reliever, and he also posted a 6.52 ERA in the minors. Luzardo will now have a chance for a fresh start in Miami, with his first opportunity coming Monday against first-place New York. |
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| Jul 28 2021 | The Marlins have not decided if Luzardo will immediately join the rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlis acquired Luzardo in exchange for Starling Marte on Wednesday. A change of scenery could benefit Luzardo, as he struggled to a 6.87 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 38 innings while with Oakland this season. He pitched both out of the bullpen and as a starter with his old club, though given the lack of depth currently in the Marlins' rotation, Luzardo figures to get a chance for significant work at some point prior to the close of the campaign. |
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| Jul 15 2021 | Luzardo allowed seven earned runs on seven hits, four walks and three hit batsman over 4.2 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Reno on Wednesday. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The red flags surrounding Luzardo abound at this point, as he surprisingly can't even seem to get hitters out consistently at the Triple-A level after pitching his way into a demotion from the Athletics in the latter part of June. Luzardo has now allowed seven earned runs apiece in two of his last three starts, and the fact he threw just 50 of 96 pitches for strikes Wednesday while plunking a trio of batters perfectly encapsulates how shaky matters are for him at the moment. The young southpaw had offered some reason for optimism when he gave up just one unearned run over 4.1 innings in the start prior to Wednesday's, but the regression versus Reno was a stark reminder of how long a path he may now have to get back to the major-league club. |
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| Jul 5 2021 | Luzardo allowed seven earned runs on six hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch over two-thirds of an inning in a start for Triple-A Las Vegas against Sacramento on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The final line says it all, and it's probably fair to say the organization may be developing at least some mild concerns about Luzardo at this point. The southpaw simply hasn't been the same, at least not for more than one or two outings at a time, since his late-May return from a fractured pinkie suffered while with the Athletics. Luzardo proved to be a poor fit as a reliever upon being activated, leading to a demotion to the Aviators. While Luzardo's first two outings in Las Vegas went well (one unearned run over 4.2 innings), he's subsequently given up 10 earned runs on 12 hits across the four innings covering his last two starts. |
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| Jun 24 2021 | Luzardo started Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Tacoma on Tuesday and allowed one unearned run on two hits and two walks while recording four strikeouts over three innings. He also uncorked a wild pitch and didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo's first start back with the Aviators didn't see him at his sharpest by any means -- he threw only 26 of 50 pitches for strikes -- but the young left-hander at least kept the ball in the park, something he'd failed to accomplish in each of his last five appearances at the big-league level. Luzardo had trouble finding any sort of lasting success as either a starter or reliever with the Athletics over the first two-plus months of the season, and he'll presumably spend extended time in Las Vegas righting his ship before a return to the majors is considered. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | Luzardo will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo joined the bullpen after he returned from the injured list in late May, and he sputtered to a 9.90 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 10 innings during that time. He'll attempt to sort things out in the minors but could be an option to return to the Athletics as a starter or as a reliever later this year. Right-hander Domingo Acevedo will be called up in a corresponding move Monday. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Luzardo, whose record fell to 2-4 when he was charged with the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, has now pitched to a 16.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP over the six innings covering his last five appearances, which have all been in relief. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo's return from the injured list as a reliever started off promisingly enough, as he fired four scoreless innings across his first two outings out of the bullpen. However, his abysmal showing since then, which includes at least one home run surrendered in each of those last five appearances, lends credence to the notion the young left-hander may benefit from a change of either role or scenery in the short term to snap out of his funk. |
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| Jun 16 2021 | Luzardo secured his first hold in a win over the Angels on Tuesday, allowing a solo home run over one inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo surrendered his fifth home run over his last four appearances when Shohei Ohtani slugged a 429-foot shot to right field, but he was able to otherwise successfully navigate the frame to capture his first hold. The left-hander's recent troubles out of the bullpen -- he owns a 12.71 ERA across the 5.2 innings covering his last four appearances -- figure to delay his return to the starting rotation even further. |
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| Jun 13 2021 | Luzardo allowed two earned runs on two hits and a walk over 1.2 innings in a win over the Royals on Saturday. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo ended up affording the Royals their only two runs of the game when Kelvin Gutierrez tagged him for a 378-foot shot in the eighth with Carlos Santana aboard. After firing four scoreless frames across his first two appearances since returning from the injured list as a reliever, the young southpaw has given up multiple earned runs on four home runs over the 4.2 innings covering his last three trips to the mound. |
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| Jun 11 2021 | Luzardo allowed three earned runs on two home runs and also surrendered an additional hit over one inning in a loss to the Royals on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander had a rough go of it during his one frame thanks to Jorge Soler and Andrew Benintendi, both of whom tagged him from homers. Luzardo has now allowed multiple earned runs in each of his last two relief appearances, yielding three round trippers overall during that three-inning stretch. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Luzardo (2-3) won Tuesday's 12-6 victory over Seattle, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk with six strikeouts in two innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In only his second appearance since returning from the IL, Luzardo held Seattle in check and fell in line for the win after Oakland scored six runs in the top of the seventh. With a few more games like Tuesday's, it'll be difficult for manager Bob Melvin to keep Luzardo out of the rotation for much longer. |
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| May 30 2021 | Luzardo struck out one batter during a perfect inning of work in Sunday's loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo made his first appearance since May 1 after being activated from the injured list Sunday. The 23-year-old southpaw needed just eight pitches to get through a perfect ninth inning. He owns a 5.59 ERA through 29 innings this season. |
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| May 29 2021 | Luzardo (hand) will be activated off the injured list Sunday but will pitch out of the bullpen initially, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has missed nearly a month with a broken finger. He'll almost certainly return to the rotation before too long, but the Athletics will elect for him to finish his rehab process in the big-league bullpen rather than in the minors. He threw just 25 pitches in his lone rehab outing Thursday, so he's a long way away from being built back up to a starter's workload. |
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| May 27 2021 | Luzardo threw 25 pitches across 1.2 scoreless innings in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was slated to throw 25 pitches according to Lockard, so the outing kept him on target. However, that likely means he will need at least one more rehab outing before being activated, unless the team opts to bring him back as a reliever -- a possibility that has been mentioned by manager Bob Melvin. |
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| May 24 2021 | Athletics manager Bob Melvin told Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Luzardo (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo is ready to take the next step forward in his recovery program for his fractured left pinkie finger after he used his full repertoire during a 50-pitch bullpen session Sunday, according to Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The southpaw could be cleared to push his pitch count up to the 60-to-75 range in the rehab start, which could be the only one he needs before the Athletics activate him from the 10-day injured list. Manager Bob Melvin noted the team may elect to bring Luzardo back in a relief role while he gets stretched out, which would eliminate the need for multiple rehab starts, per Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area. While the southpaw has been sidelined for the past three weeks, James Kaprielian has stepped into the rotation as Oakland's No. 5 starter. |
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| May 21 2021 | Luzardo (finger) will throw another bullpen session Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is with the team in Anaheim but should head out on a rehab assignment soon, possibly sometime next week. In the meantime, James Kaprielian will work as Oakland's fifth starter. |
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| May 20 2021 | Luzardo (finger) threw 30 pitches in his bullpen session Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had been playing catch from 120 feet recently, and he felt good after throwing his first bullpen session Thursday. He's expected to need at least one more bullpen session before he's cleared to face hitters, and he'll have a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas before he returns to the majors, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
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| May 18 2021 | Luzardo (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session within the next couple days, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has been playing catch from 120 feet and will progress to throwing bullpen sessions this week. Luzardo's return to mound work represents a significant benchmark in his rehab from a fractured finger, though he's likely still at least a couple weeks from returning from the injured list. |
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| May 15 2021 | Luzardo (finger) has continued playing catch from 60 feet over the last several days but has yet to throw a bullpen session, the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander has now played catch intermittently over the last seven days, so he should be inching closer to throwing off a mound. Going by the pace of his recovery thus far, Luzardo may have an outside chance of returning before the end of May, with his progress over the next 7-to-10 days likely to be revelatory in that regard. |
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| May 8 2021 | Luzardo (finger) played light catch from 60 feet Saturday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo is still considered week-to-week, but he resumed throwing Saturday. He'll get an X-ray at the end of next week, and he could progress to mound work afterward if everything checks out well. Luzardo could return to game action by the end of the month if he remains on track in his recovery. |
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| May 2 2021 | The Athletics placed Luzardo on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured left pinkie finger. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Luzardo suffered the injury prior to his start Saturday against the Orioles, when he bumped his pitching hand while playing a video game. After Luzardo was roughed up for six runs (three earned) over three innings Saturday, he was sent in for an X-ray, which revealed a hairline fracture. Regardless of whether or not surgery is required on the injured finger, Luzardo appears destined to be on the shelf for longer than the 10-day minimum, depriving the Athletics of one of their top starters. Mike Fiers is expected to stick in the rotation as the No. 5 starter for the duration of Luzardo's absence. |
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| Apr 25 2021 | Luzardo (1-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight in 6.2 innings to take the loss against the Orioles on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo picked up his first win of the season in his last outing, but the left-hander allowed Austin Hays to homer in the second and fourth innings Sunday and was charged with the loss as a result. Through his first five starts of the season, Luzardo has posted a 5.40 ERA and 29:10 K:BB in 25 innings. He'll get another chance to face the Orioles at home Friday. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | Luzardo (1-1) recorded the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, scattering two hits and a walk over 5.1 scoreless innings while striking out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the best outing of the season for the young southpaw, who fired an impressive 44 of 65 pitches for strikes before exiting the game. Luzardo still has a 5.89 ERA through 18.1 innings and hasn't been allowed to go too deeply into a game yet, but his 21:8 K:BB highlights his upside. He's next set to take the mound Sunday in Baltimore. |
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| Apr 19 2021 | Luzardo will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was scheduled to start Monday, but the contest was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. He'll aim to get back on track after allowing five runs in two of his first three starts of the 2021 campaign. |
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| Apr 18 2021 | Luzardo and the A's won't play the Twins on Monday since the game was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight postponement for Minnesota as the organization continues to conduct additional testing and contact tracing after reporting multiple positive tests for the virus. The contest could be made up via a doubleheader Tuesday, and Luzardo figures to start one of those games if a twin bill is finalized. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Luzardo gave up five runs on six hits and two walks across 2.2 innings during Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks. He had one strikeout and didn't factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old delivered a scoreless first inning but was unable to get through three frames in the desert Tuesday. The left-hander was taken off the hook for the loss when the A's rallied for six across the seventh, eighth and ninth innings. Luzardo has allowed 12 runs on 19 hits with a 15:7 K:BB over 13 innings through his first three starts of the season. |
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| Apr 7 2021 | Luzardo hurled 5.1 innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo deserves a fair amount of credit for limiting a potent Dodgers lineup to two runs over his 5.1 frames, but he threw an inefficient 104 pitches and yielded four free passes. Three of those walks came in the first inning, and Luzardo was able to somewhat settle down after giving up a run in that frame. Through two contests, the southpaw has racked up 14 strikeouts over 10.1 innings; however, he also given up 13 hits and seven earned runs. His next outing is scheduled for Tuesday at Arizona. |
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| Apr 3 2021 | Luzardo (0-1) gave up five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight in five innings against the Astros on Friday. He took the loss. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros seemed to either be striking out or getting a hit off the young southpaw in this one. He logged scoreless frames in the first, second and fifth innings but gave up a three-run homer to Alex Bregman in the third and a solo shot to Yuli Gurriel followed by a Michael Brantley RBI double in the fourth. The Astros didn't seem to have much trouble squaring up Luzardo's four-seamer in this one, according to Melissa Lockard of The Athletic. He will take the hill Wednesday at home against the Dodgers. |
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| Mar 28 2021 | Athletics manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Luzardo would start the team's second game of the season Friday against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was left off the Athletics' Cactus League pitching schedule this weekend, instead making his final start of the spring in a simulated game Saturday. With Melvin indicating that Luzardo came out of the outing without incident, the lefty should be ready to handle a fairly normal workload in his 2021 debut. Over his three official spring starts, Luzardo gave up six runs (five earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out 11 in 10.2 innings. |
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| Mar 23 2021 | Luzardo fired 4.1 scoreless innings in a Cactus League tie with the Diamondbacks on Monday, allowing three hits and a walk while recording three strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Luzardo stuck mostly to fastballs and changeups while getting into the fifth inning, which the young left-hander labeled as "huge". Luzardo has now put together scoreless efforts in two of his three spring starts, and his final tune-up for the regular season could come in a simulated game according to manager Bob Melvin. |
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| Mar 17 2021 | Luzardo allowed six runs (five earned) on five hits, a walk and a wild pitch across 2.1 innings in a Cactus League loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was taken deep by Ketel Marte in the second inning as part of a forgettable outing overall, one that was in sharp contrast to the four scoreless frames he's managed in his spring debut Thursday. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Luzardo primarily blamed pitch selection and location for his troubles Tuesday, which also included a trio of doubles in addition to the aforementioned solo homer. "I threw a couple of changeups to Cabrera and Escobar and it looked like they were expecting it," Luzardo said. "I just have to make better pitches. I have to throw more offspeed pitches for strikes." |
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| Mar 12 2021 | Luzardo fired four scoreless innings in a Cactus League win over the Rangers on Thursday, allowing no hits, two walks and recording five strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics have been deliberate about breaking in the members of their starting rotation this spring, so Thursday marked Luzardo's first outing. The final line certainly speaks to the left-hander's dominance, and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Luzardo unveiled a new looping 65 mph breaking ball that he recorded a called third strike on. "He's very understanding of what he needs to work on," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "He's worked this spring on throwing two different kinds of breaking balls to try to add a four-pitch mix, so if one isn't working then he still has three pitches." |
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| Feb 23 2021 | Luzardo made a strong impression during his first time facing live hitters Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young left-hander has been looking forward to demonstrating some offseason improvements he made to his breaking ball, but Luzardo went to his tried-and-true heater on his first pitch to a hitter this spring and clocked 98 mph on the radar gun. Gallegos reports Luzardo went on to generate several swings and misses during what was a 30-pitch outing, prompting manager Bob Melvin to marvel at how good the 23-year-old looked right from the jump. |
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| Feb 21 2021 | Luzardo worked on improving multiple aspects of his game during the offseason, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite putting together a rookie season that included a No. 2 ranking among first-year pitchers in strikeouts (59 over 59 innings) and a 3-2 record, the relentless Luzardo was far from satisfied, especially after also allowing seven earned runs across 7.2 innings in the postseason. The 23-year-old southpaw spent most of the offseason working on an aggressive strength and conditioning program with a focus on durability at a facility in Jupiter, Florida. Luzardo also worked tirelessly on repeating his mechanics and honed in heavily on refining his breaking ball after he neglected it somewhat last season, noting "now it's back to where it was" as spring training begins. Expectations naturally remain extremely elevated for Luzardo, who's in contention for an Opening Day start and who manager Bob Melvin already labels as a "top-of-the-rotation starter." |
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| Oct 7 2020 | Luzardo struggled in 4.1 innings of work Wednesday, allowing four earned runs. He gave up five hits and walked two while striking out two in a victory over the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo battled through 4.1 innings as he threw 44 of his 73 pitches for strikes. The 23-year-old rookie has struggled in both of his postseason starts, allowing a combined seven runs in 7.2 innings of work. The left-hander had a 4.12 ERA and 1.27 WHIP during the regular season and his next chance at taking the mound will be if the Athletics can advance to the ALCS. |
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| Sep 29 2020 | Luzardo took the loss to the White Sox on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, allowing three runs on six hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out five and did not issue a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty has a bright future ahead of him, but Tuesday was not his day. Adam Engel, who managed just three homers during the regular season, took Luzardo deep before MVP candidate Jose Abreu followed up with a two-run shot in the third inning. Luzardo could get a chance to redeem himself if the A's are able to rally in this short, best-of-three series. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Luzardo tossed three innings in relief during Thursday's loss to the Dodgers, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks. He did not record a strikeout. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rather than making one more start this weekend against the Mariners, the A's opted to use Luzardo in relief Thursday. Manager Bob Melvin said after the game that the decision to use him out of the bullpen was made in order to keep the southpaw as an option for the first round of the playoffs, according to John Hickey of SI.com. Luzardo would now line up to pitch Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday on four days rest, but given his struggles Thursday, fellow lefty Sean Manaea may be the more likely option to open Oakland's playoff slate. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | Luzardo (3-2) earned the win Saturday against the Giants after striking out seven and allowing five hits and zero walks over six scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw scattered five singles as he generated 15 swinging strikes on 90 pitches. Luzardo has a 3.86 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 59:14 K:BB through 56 innings and lines up for his final start of the regular season next weekend versus the Mariners. |
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| Sep 15 2020 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision during a 6-5 loss to the Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw blanked Seattle for three innings, but a Luis Torrens solo shot in the fourth set the stage for a rally in the fifth that chased Luzardo from the game. He's now served up five homers in his last two starts, inflating his ERA to 4.32, but his 52:14 K:BB through 50 innings on the year remains strong. Luzardo will look to rebound in his next outing Sunday, at home against the Giants. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Luzardo allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven in seven innings Wednesday versus the Astros. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo gave up solo shots to George Springer in the first inning and Yuli Gurriel in the sixth to account for the scoring against him. Wednesday was the third time in Luzardo's last four starts that he's posted a quality start. The 22-year-old southpaw has a 3.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB across 45.1 innings this season. Luzardo is expected to face the Mariners on Monday in one game of their doubleheader. |
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| Sep 5 2020 | Luzardo (2-2) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Padres. He allowed four runs on six hits while fanning four across 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo started this game on 10 days' rest, and the Peru native didn't have a good performance. He's now allowed three or more earned runs in three of his last four starts. Luzardo will try to turn things around in his next start, scheduled for Sept. 9 at home against the Astros. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Manager Bob Melvin named Luzardo as the starter for Friday's series opener versus the Padres, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was on track to make a start last weekend against the Astros, but a positive COVID-19 test within the organization scratched those plans. With the Athletics cancelling their series with the Mariners to begin the current week out of an abundance of precaution, Luzardo will finally return to action Friday on 10 days' rest. Over his seven appearances (five starts) this season, Luzardo has posted a 3.74 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB over 33.2 innings. |
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| Sep 1 2020 | Luzardo now won't start until Friday at the earliest, as the final game of the Athletics' three-game series against the Mariners was postponed Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had been the A's next scheduled starter when their season was put on pause Sunday due to a positive COVID-19 test within the organization. The team will wind up sitting for at least five days while conducting testing and contact tracing. It's not yet clear whether or not they'll take the field Friday against the Padres, nor is it clear if it'll be Luzardo on the mound when they eventually return. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | Luzardo won't make his next start until Thursday at the earliest, as the Athletics' next two games were postponed due to a COVID-19 case within the Oakland organization. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had originally been scheduled to start Sunday against Houston, but that game became the first in a series of cancellations as the league tries to get a handle on how widespread the team's COVID-19 outbreak is. It remains to be seen how many more games will be scrapped, and it's not clear whether or not Luzardo will make the team's first start once Oakland is cleared to resume play. |
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| Aug 30 2020 | Luzardo won't make his scheduled start in Houston after Sunday's game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Oakland organization. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Out of an abundance of caution, the Athletics players and staff will self-isolate in Houston before Major League Baseball determines the organization's next step. The Athletics are currently scheduled to play their next game Tuesday in Seattle. |
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| Aug 24 2020 | Luzardo (2-1) took the loss Monday against the Rangers, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks across 6.2 innings pitched. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo got off to a rocky start Monday, allowing three hits and two runs in the first inning. He gave up a solo homer to Isiah Kiner-Falefa an inning later, but bounced back to get through the next 4.2 innings unscathed. The rookie ultimately took the first loss of his young career. Nonetheless, after allowing just three runs over his last 13 innings pirched, the southpaw should feel good about himself heading into his Sunday start in Houston. |
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| Aug 20 2020 | Luzardo (2-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Diamondbacks after tossing 6.1 scoreless innings. He allowed four hits and two walks while fanning seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his four starts this season and also posted a new season-high mark for strikeouts, while reaching the six-inning plateau for the first time. It was an encouraging outing for the hard-throwing lefty, who will try to build upon this performance in his next scheduled start, set for Aug. 24 at Texas. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | Luzardo didn't factor into the decision in Friday's contest between the Giants and the Athletics. He gave up six runs on nine hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks while fanning three across 3.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo's start was pushed up to Friday and, even though the young lefty was in full rest, the decision could've impacted his performance, as he delivered his worst outing of the campaign by a wide margin. Luzardo's spot in the rotation shouldn't be at risk, however, and his next scheduled start is slated for next week at home against the Diamondbacks. |
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| Aug 14 2020 | Luzardo will start Friday against the Giants after Frankie Montas was scratched with a tight upper back. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had been expected to start Saturday's game, though he'll be on full rest Friday, as his previous start came on Sunday. He's looked quite good through 17.1 innings this season, posting a 2.60 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | Luzardo (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings in a win over the Astros on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty said his slider "felt weird out of [his] hand" early on, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, but he eventually found his feel for the pitch and used it to put away several hitters en route to his first major-league win. This was Luzardo's second career start after he broke in as a reliever down the stretch last year and again this season after a delayed arrival to summer camp. Now healthy and built up (89 pitches Sunday), Luzardo seems ready to fulfill his promise as one of the game's top pitching prospects. He gets the Giants in San Francisco next weekend. |
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| Aug 4 2020 | Luzardo pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out five in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo showed good command in the outing, but the Athletics' offense didn't do enough to earn the 22-year-old top prospect a win. He tossed 48 of his 76 pitches for strikes. Luzardo owns a 2.31 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 11.2 innings this season. His next turn in the rotation is expected to come Sunday versus the Astros. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Luzardo will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo began the season as a long reliever as he built up his strength, but he'll join the rotation to make his first major-league start Tuesday. As a result, Frankie Montas' start will be pushed up to Monday on normal rest. Luzardo made two relief appearances to begin the season, posting a 1.35 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 6.2 innings. |
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| Jul 30 2020 | Luzardo, who allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while recording five strikeouts over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday, will rejoin the starting rotation for his next trip to the mound, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I think my arm is ready, especially after this outing," Luzardo said. "I think I'm ready in terms of strength and how I feel." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander worked up to 67 pitches in his long-relief appearance Wednesday, and manager Bob Melvin confirmed the heavy workload was by design. With Luzardo having corroborated his ability to essentially handle a starter's pitch count and notching swinging strikeouts on all five of his whiffs, manager Bob Melvin determined he's seen everything he needs to convince him the emerging southpaw is ready after his delayed arrival in summer camp. "You see a lot of bad swings off him," Melvin said. "The velocity and breaking ball is there. Throwing 2-2 changeups to lefties -- all his stuff looks great, and to have it in this fashion after missing significant time in summer camp is impressive." Given his level of usage Wednesday, Luzardo would likely line up for his first start either Sunday or Monday against the Mariners. |
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| Jul 29 2020 | Luzardo could start one of Oakland's three games this weekend in Seattle but could also make one more relief appearance, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was expected to start for the Athletics this season before a positive COVID-19 test delayed his preseason buildup and forced him to the bullpen to start the year. He threw three scoreless innings out of the pen in his season debut Saturday and will evidently be in the rotation before too long, though whether or not he'll start over the weekend won't become clear until after Wednesday's game against the Rockies, as he could be needed in relief depending on how the game plays out. |
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| Jul 26 2020 | Luzardo, who fired three scoreless innings during which he allowed hit and a walk while recording two strikeouts in a loss to the Angels on Saturday, could make his next appearance as a starter, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "We'll see," manager Bob Melvin said. "I think nowadays, if you can throw 60 to 65 pitches, you might be in a position to start. We're right on the border there, so we'll see. Maybe we get him one more outing and we're in a good position to start him, or maybe not." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After J.B. Wendelken came on to get the last out of the fifth inning Saturday, Melvin made good on his pledge to have Luzardo pitch as early as in the second game of the season by giving the young left-hander a solid workload. Luzardo recorded his nine outs on an efficient 44 pitches, and the southpaw hit the ground running with a strikeout of Justin Upton that featured three straight fastballs of 97 mph or higher. Melvin was unsurprisingly effusive in his praise of Luzardo following the outing, noting the young hurler "came through with flying colors" after a significantly delayed arrival in summer camp relegated him to a relief role to start the campaign. |
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| Jul 23 2020 | According to manager Bob Melvin, Luzardo will "for sure" be ready to come out of the bullpen as early as the second game of the regular season Saturday and could be utilized in high-leverage situations, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander continues to play catch-up after a significantly delayed arrival in summer camp, and he was slated for another bullpen session Thursday. However, Melvin's comments corroborate fans and fantasy managers won't have to wait long to see Luzardo in action once the regular season begins. Meanwhile, Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News reports Melvin didn't even officially rule out using Luzardo in Friday's Opening Night game, and that he ideally would like to have the southpaw open an inning his first time out as opposed to having him inherit a high-leverage situation midway through a frame. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Manager Bob Melvin pronounced Luzardo as regular-season ready following his performance in Monday's live batting practice against Ramon Laureano, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo will open the season as a reliever after a delayed arrival in summer camp due to a positive COVID-19 test. The left-hander could see action as soon as the first or second game of the season-opening series versus the Angels, which begins Friday night at Oakland Coliseum. |
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| Jul 18 2020 | Luzardo won't start any of Oakland's first five games, John Hickey of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo seemed to be trending towards opening in the pen for the past few days, as a positive COVID-19 test had prevented him from reporting to camp until Friday. He was able to throw 30 pitches in his first bullpen session, though that's still not close to a starter's workload, so he'll work in relief for now. The Athletics will almost certainly want him to start at some point this season, but it's not yet clear when he'll get the opportunity to do so. |
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| Jul 17 2020 | Luzardo, who made his summer camp debut with a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday and will face hitters prior to Monday's exhibition game against the Giants, is now likely to start the season in the bullpen. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "Today was amazing. Probably the best day of 2020 for me, by far," Luzardo said after his bullpen session. "I was going crazy locked up in a room. Being able to get back out here at the Coliseum around the guys was a lot of fun." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The promising left-hander finally had a chance to get back around his teammates after being forced to quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test prior to the start of summer camp. Luzardo, who'd remained in his home in South Florida during the shutdown, had to sequester in the Bay Area during his recent isolation, but he was able to work out at a local field with the aid of a net and keep his strength training up with resistance bands. Luzardo is now likely to open the season as a reliever because of the time he's lost at camp, however, with his rotation spot set to go to Chris Bassitt for the time being. "The experience I gained last year coming out of the bullpen, I think that's going to help me a lot, especially early in this year," Luzardo said. "I feel good right now, and I'm ready for whatever they ask me to do." |
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| Jul 15 2020 | Luzardo is keeping his arm in shape with home exercises while he remains in quarantine due to his positive coronavirus test, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He seemed great when I talked to him," A's pitching coach Scott Emerson said. "I'm not the guy to ask on the health stuff, but when we're talking casually, he's excited and ready to go to show everybody who Jesús Luzardo is." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The promising southpaw will have to produce two negative COVID-19 tests 24 hours apart before being allowed to rejoin his teammates, and there isn't a specific indication of where Luzardo is in that process at this point. The 22-year-old is reportedly feeling well and remains free of symptoms, so the team feels he'll be able to quickly ramp up for his regular-season debut when he returns. Nevertheless, manager Bob Melvin does plan to be cautious with his prize prospect, even if that means deploying him in some relief situations to start. "The luxury with him is that he did pitch out of the bullpen last year and as was successful doing it," Melvin said. "We'll do whatever is best for him and the team, but it depends on when we get him back. He's already politicking to me that he's gonna be ready to go and will only need to throw a bullpen once. We want to make sure, obviously, physically, that he's in position to do that." |
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| Jul 7 2020 | Luzardo tested positive for COVID-19, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was missing from the first day of the Athletics' summer camp due to "pending issues," but he'll now miss time after it was reported Tuesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. It's unclear whether the 22-year-old is experiencing symptoms, but he'll have to self-isolate for 14 days and have two negative tests before MLB protocol allows him to return to the team. |
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| Jul 5 2020 | Luzardo has yet to report to the Athletics' summer camp due to "pending issues" according to manager Bob Melvin, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw comes into 2020 with significant expectations, so his early absence from summer camp, which began Saturday for the Athletics, is especially noteworthy. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the other member of the team's rotation currently missing from camp, Mike Fiers, worked out frequently with Luzardo in South Florida throughout the shutdown. Melvin did not provide any further details to reporters about either player, and he confirmed that Luzardo's issues, whatever they might be, do not affect the team's early-season rotation plans "at this point" while allowing that could change should the situation linger "a little bit longer." |
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| Jul 2 2020 | Luzardo, who was likely to have his workload closely monitored during a full 2020 season, should be free of any restrictions during the upcoming truncated campaign, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed phenom is set to enter his first full major-league season, and as such, he would have almost certainly been restricted in some form with respect to his cumulative workload over a 162-game season. With the campaign now slated to be just over a third of its normal length, Luzardo and his fantasy managers are likely able to breath easy with respect to a workload cap, with the potential exception of the 22-year-old's first turn or two. The Athletics' coaching staff will have a better grasp on the current conditioning of Luzardo's arm when the team begins its summer camp Saturday. |
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| May 14 2020 | Luzardo may avoid any cumulative innings limit during what would be an abbreviated 2020 regular season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a pitcher who would have been on an Opening Day big-league roster for the first time, Luzardo was almost certainly looking at an innings limit of some sort in a season of normal duration. However, with the 2020 campaign now projected to essentially be half of the usual 162 games, Slusser reports the Athletics will not have to necessarily be concerned with monitoring Luzardo's workload anywhere near as closely as they would have. The young left-hander had seemingly secured the No. 5 spot in the rotation before spring training was suspended courtesy of the 1.08 ERA he generated across 8.1 Cactus League frames. |
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| Apr 22 2020 | Luzardo has been working out with veteran rotation mate Mike Fiers while spring training is suspended, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The promising southpaw raised the already lofty expectations he came into spring camp with by posting a 1.08 ERA across 8.1 Cactus League innings. The news Luzardo is closely interacting with a savvy veteran the caliber of Fiers is also encouraging, as the extended one-on-one instructional time could certainly pay significant dividends as early as this season. |
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| Apr 2 2020 | Luzardo, who generated a 1.08 ERA and 0.60 WHIP across three Cactus League starts before spring training was suspended, has the talent to ascend to the role of staff ace if he remains healthy, Jesse Sanchez and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com report. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The supremely talented southpaw's spring was highly encouraging, as it served as an extension of the dominance he exhibited during his first taste of the big leagues at the tail end of last season. Luzardo won't open the 2020 regular season as the official ace of the staff in terms of his rotation slotting, as he's projected to serve as the Athletics' No. 4 starter; however, Gallegos notes Luzardo's arsenal of five plus pitches supports the franchise's belief the 22-year-old could anchor the rotation for "the next decade or so." |
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| Mar 8 2020 | Luzardo started a Cactus League win over the Mariners on Saturday, recording eight strikeouts over 3.1 innings while allowing an earned run on two hits and a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As his final line indicates, the Mariners had few answers for Luzardo, whose only true blemish was a run-scoring double he allowed to Cal Raleigh in the second inning. Chris Haft of MLB.com reports Luzardo frequently flummoxed the Mariners with a mix of sliders, curveballs and changeups alongside a fastball that consistently remained in the 96-97-mph range. Notably, the aforementioned two-bagger by Raleigh brought home the only run Luzardo has allowed through his first 8.1 spring innings, leaving him firmly in control of his destiny for a spot in the starting rotation to open the season. |
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| Feb 26 2020 | Luzardo started Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Padres, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit, no walks and recorded two strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The promising southpaw consistently hit 95-97 mph with his fastball, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports, and he was able to retire the minimum number of batters after giving up a leadoff single. Luzardo made an immediate splash late last season out of the bullpen with his velocity and highly effective curveball, but he projects for the No. 4 slot in the starting rotation in 2020. |
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| Feb 20 2020 | Luzardo caught the eye of manager Bob Melvin with his velocity during his first live batting practice session of spring Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old southpaw came into camp with high expectations after a brief but impressive big-league stint last season. Luzardo posted a 1.50 ERA and 0.87 WHIP across six appearances, and the fact he impressed on the radar gun while facing the trio of Sean Murphy, Jonah Heim and Collin Theroux serves as an encouraging first step in what the team hopes will be a breakout season. Luzardo averaged 96.4 mph on his fastball during his cup of coffee in the majors last season, the type of velocity that could make him one of the better back-end rotation pieces in all of baseball. |
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| Feb 12 2020 | Luzardo won't be on a specific innings limit this season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While this is undoubtedly good news, fantasy owners should be wary of overreacting here, as the lack of a specific number for Luzardo heading into the season doesn't mean the Athletics won't be watching his workload carefully. His 109.1 innings in 2018 represent his career high in that regard as a professional, and injuries limited him to just 58.0 frames last year. With better health, he should blow past the latter number this season, but don't expect him to suddenly be up among the league leaders in innings pitched. |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Luzardo gave up one hit and hit a batter in two scoreless innings Saturday against the Mariners en route to his second save of the season. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo made things somewhat interesting with two outs in the ninth, allowing a single to Tom Murphy, uncorking a wild pitch and then plunking Dylan Moore. However, he then got Tim Lopes to pop out to end the threat and secure a 1-0 victory. Liam Hendriks is still the closer heading into the postseason, but Luzardo has pitched exceedingly well since his callup and it's clear manager Bob Melvin already has a great deal of faith in the young lefty. |
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| Sep 27 2019 | Luzardo earned his second hold by firing two perfect innings during which he recorded three strikeouts in a win over the Mariners on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed phenom breezed through his pair of frames on 22 pitches, recording multiple strikeouts for the fifth time in as many big-league appearances. Thursday saw Luzardo take the hill with the shortest amount of time between appearances yet, as he'd just logged an inning (20 pitches) against the Angels on Tuesday. It also marked his return to multi-inning work following back-to-back single-frame turns. Factoring in the unblemished performance against Seattle, Luzardo now has a 1.80 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 13:3 K:BB, one save and two holds across his first 10.0 big-league innings. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Luzardo fired a scoreless sixth inning in a loss to the Angels on Tuesday, allowing one hit and recording two strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw got a fairly hefty workload in for just one frame, as he ultimately fired 20 pitches. Manager Bob Melvin has now deployed Luzardo for back-to-back one-inning appearances despite some earlier talk the Athletics would continue stretching the 21-year-old out. However, with the team fighting for a playoff berth, it appears Oakland's skipper is engaged in the delicate balancing act of affording the rookie fairly consistent work while also utilizing the rest of his bullpen in a manner that gives the team the highest chances of success. |
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| Sep 23 2019 | Manager Bob Melvin confirmed Sunday that Luzardo will remain in the bullpen for the final week of the regular season, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw has logged three appearances since his callup thus far and impressed with a 2.57 ERA and 8:3 K:BB across seven frames. Although Luzardo's arm is sufficiently stretched out from his time in the minors, Melvin apparently plans to continue deploying him in a variety of roles out of the bullpen as the Athletics continue their quest to solidify a postseason spot. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Luzardo fired a scoreless seventh inning in a win over the Rangers on Saturday, issuing a walk while recording two strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie was originally slated to work multiple innings Friday behind Mike Fiers, but the Athletics' co-ace ended up spinning an eight-inning masterpiece in his start. Luzardo thus got into action Saturday for the first time since last Sunday, and due to some modest control issues, he ended up with a 19-pitch workload despite pitching just one inning. Through three appearances, the 21-year-old owns a solid 2.57 ERA and has recorded a hold and a save apiece. |
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| Sep 19 2019 | Luzardo is slated to work multiple innings out of the bullpen in Friday's game against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo has been impressive through his first two big-league outings and last took the hill Sunday against the Rangers, a game in which he earned his first save. The Athletics have previously stated they want to stretch out Luzardo even further than the three innings he's logged in each of his first two appearances, so he could be in for a bump in that workload Friday in a piggyback role behind Mike Fiers. |
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| Sep 17 2019 | Luzardo is a candidate to make the Athletics' postseason roster in a bullpen role, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed phenom has hit the ground running at the big-league level with six strong innings over his first two appearances, and there's even a chance he draws a spot start in place of Mike Fiers (arm) this coming Saturday if the veteran is unable to take his scheduled turn. However, in terms of the playoffs, Luzardo would almost certainly profile as a multi-inning relief asset for manager Bob Melvin. While it initially appeared roster limitations might squeeze Luzardo out of a postseason opportunity, the increasingly likelihood that Stephen Piscotty (ankle) may not be ready to suit up for a first-round playoff series opens a potential path for the rookie. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Luzardo gave up one run on two hits and two walks while striking out four through three innings to earn the save in a 6-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo had a ridiculous 10 swinging strikes on only 47 pitches and posted a nice performance to record his first three-inning save. Luzardo has been impressive so far and could be in line to get a start this week. The 21-year-old has a 3.00 ERA and a 6:2 K:BB through two appearances this season. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Luzardo could get a chance to start after Mike Fiers left Saturday's game against the Rangers with nerve irritation, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was used in a multi-inning relief role in his only big-league appearance to date. The Athletics don't necessarily need to replace Fiers in the rotation any time soon, as they've been going with a six-man rotation lately and have off days coming up Thursday and the following Monday. Still, the team could be looking for an excuse to see what Luzardo can do as a starter, so there's a chance he's given an opportunity. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Luzardo, who logged three innings and recorded a hold in his major-league debut Wednesday against the Astros, will ideally be stretched out further over what remains of the season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed phenom acquitted himself well in long relief against a potent Astros lineup his first time out, and manager Bob Melvin emphasized he'd like to see Luzardo log even more extensive workloads as the final two-plus weeks of the regular season unfold. Luzardo is a starter by trade, although Wednesday's piggybacking role wasn't unfamiliar since the 21-year-old had also been deployed in that fashion during his time in the minors. Melvin's comments certainly imply there's at least a possibility for one conventional start for Luzardo before the campaign concludes, and Slusser separately reports the southpaw even has a chance at a spot on a potential postseason roster if Stephen Piscotty (ankle) remains on the injured list into the playoffs. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, Luzardo's next outing won't come until at least Sunday. |
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| Sep 9 2019 | Luzardo won't be available to pitch until Wednesday against the Astros, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luzardo was officially promoted to the big leagues Monday, though Oakland won't give him an opportunity to make his major-league debut until Wednesday at the earliest, considering he tossed 5.2 innings Friday for Triple-A Las Vegas. The prospect is expected to be used out of the bullpen during his stint in the majors, though he could draw the occasional start, per Rubin. |
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| Sep 8 2019 | Luzardo's contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The top left-handed pitching prospect in the minors, Luzardo has been fully stretched out at Triple-A and is ready to give the big-league rotation a boost as the A's look to win one of the two American League wild-card spots. He logged a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 31 innings across seven appearances at Triple-A. Luzardo will join the A's on Monday in Houston. Brett Anderson seems like the most likely starter to get bumped from the rotation. Luzardo last pitched Friday, so he lines up to slot into the rotation Wednesday in a tough matchup against the Astros. |
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| Aug 13 2019 | Luzardo (lat) is scheduled to return from his rehab assignment at High-A Stockton | and make his next start Thursday with Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Luzardo (lat) threw two bullpen sessions this week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Luzardo (lat) has been playing catch from 90 feet, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 5 2019 | Luzardo (lat) won't return to game action for another 4-to-5 weeks, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Luzardo (shoulder) was removed from his start Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas after four innings due to tightness in his left lat muscle, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Luzardo was diagnosed<\/a> with a Grade 2 left lat strain after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Luzardo (lat) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 28 2019 | Luzardo (shoulder) will start again for Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports. The plan is for him to extend to six innings or around 90 pitches. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Luzardo (shoulder), who recorded five strikeouts and allowed two earned runs on five hits, two walks and a wild pitch over 3.1 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Sacramento on Saturday, could make his major-league debut immediately after the All-Star break, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Luzardo (shoulder) will throw to hitters Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 15 2019 | Luzardo tossed his first bullpen session Tuesday since being shut down in March with a strained left shoulder, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 4 2018 | Luzardo currently has a scoreless streak of 15.1 innings that encompasses his last four starts at Double-A Midland, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports. | The 20-year-old southpaw generated five innings of one-hit ball in his most recent start against Springfield on Tuesday, retiring the final 11 batters he faced in the process. Luzardo recently earned an All-Star designation in the Texas League for his impressive work since his April 24 promotion, which includes a 2.81 ERA and 64:14 K:BB over 57.2 innings for the Rockhounds. |
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| Jun 15 2018 | Luzardo has posted a 3.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 54:11 K:BB across 42.2 innings through nine starts since being promoted to Double-A Midland in late April. | While his numbers have predictably taken a hit in his move up from the California League to higher-caliber competition, Luzardo's healthy strikeout rate and 3.16 FIP illustrate that he's continuing to perform at an elite level. The Athletics have been limiting the young lefty to about 80 pitches per start this season, but Luzardo has said that he feels fully recovered from the 2015 Tommy John surgery that delayed his professional debut until 2017. Luzardo's numbers seemingly support that notion, and the 20-year-old has now likely positioned himself for a spot in the Oakland rotation at some point in 2019. |
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