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