Jesus Luzardo will start for the Phillies on Friday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

It will be the debut for Luzardo in a Phillies uniform after he was traded back in December. He will be looking to bounce back after struggling in his final year with the Marlins.

Jesus Luzardo is being traded to the Phillies for Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd.

Fantasy Impact

Luzardo has drawn considerable interest this offseason, and the Marlins will finally decide to send him to the Phillies. He dealt with injuries in 2024 and was limited to 66.2 innings and a 5.00 ERA. He will slot in the back half of the Phillies' rotation.

Teams are reportedly showing interest in Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo at the winter meetings.

Fantasy Impact

Luzardo had his season end early last year due to a lumbar stress reaction. He has two years left on his contract before he enters free agency. This will remain a situation to monitor.

Jesus Luzardo remains at least six weeks away from throwing.

Fantasy Impact

Luzardo is unlikely to pitch again this season. He struggled in his limited number of starts this year.

Jesus Luzardo is reportedly working on forearm/shoulder strengthening as he works his way back from a forearm injury.

Fantasy Impact

Luzardo was transferred to the 60-day IL at the end of June. He remains without a clear timetable to return.