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Phillies Star Pitcher Luzardo Undergoes MRI that Shows No Serious Damage

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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