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Phillies Adjust Jesús Luzardo's Workload After Historic Start

The left-hander remains unbeaten with a 1.95 ERA through 10 starts, prompting Philadelphia to manage his schedule to safeguard his health.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the sixth inning prior to a weather delay against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 10, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jesús Luzardo has gone 5-0 with a 1.95 ERA and 67 strikeouts over his first 10 starts of the 2025 season.
  • He is just the third pitcher in Phillies history to begin a season with 10 starts, a sub-2.00 ERA, and no losses, joining Ranger Suárez (2024) and Grover Alexander (1913).
  • Luzardo’s dominance has helped the Phillies tie the Dodgers for the most wins in the National League (30) and extend their NL East lead to 1.5 games.
  • The team is now implementing workload management strategies, including extra rest days and pitch-count monitoring, due to Luzardo’s history of back and elbow injuries.
  • Philadelphia acquired Luzardo from the Marlins in December 2024 in exchange for two prospects, a move that has proven pivotal for their rotation.