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Phillies Star Pitcher Luzardo Undergoes MRI that Shows No Serious Damage
Jesús Luzardo was scratched because of shoulder stiffness, and the Phillies will use a bullpen game while they re-evaluate him in a few days.
- On Saturday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo was scratched from his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves due to shoulder stiffness, with Manager Don Mattingly prioritizing the All-Star's health during a critical series.
- The issue surfaced following Luzardo's dominant two-hit, 109-pitch shutout against the Braves on September 7, when he struggled to 'get loose' during a light bullpen session on Friday.
- Facing an exhausted bullpen after Friday's 11-inning loss, the Phillies opted for a bullpen game, as the team lacks fully stretched-out starters on their 40-man roster to fill the void.
- Tim Mayza started Saturday's game as the Phillies navigate a precarious wild-card position, currently holding the National League's No. 5 seed ahead of the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks.
- An MRI revealed no serious structural issues, prompting the team to target a return next week, as Mattingly remains optimistic Luzardo only needs to miss one rotation turn.
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Phillies star pitcher Luzardo undergoes MRI that shows no serious damage
ATLANTA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Philadelphia Phillies Announce Concerning Jesus Luzardo News During Braves Series
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutal loss in extra innings to the Atlanta Braves. Now, they’re hit with more concerning news. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s postgame coverage that Jesus Luzardo will be scratched from his scheduled start against the Braves.“He’s been having some shoulder stiffness,” said Mattingly. “As we […]
·Las Vegas, United States
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