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Phillies All-Star Jesús Luzardo Confident He Can Return From Shoulder Inflammation for Playoffs
Luzardo said his shoulder feels good after throwing about 10 pitches and expects to keep progressing, easing concerns about a setback.
- Philadelphia Phillies All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo threw a bullpen session on Thursday, progressing toward a potential return for next week's playoffs.
- Luzardo landed on the 15-day injured list on September 15 after being scratched from a start three days earlier due to left shoulder inflammation.
- After playing catch for four consecutive days, Luzardo threw about 30 pitches in Thursday's session, saying, "Everything keeps trending in the right direction."
- Interim manager Don Mattingly has not ruled out using Luzardo as either a starter or reliever in the Wild Card Series, potentially as a bullpen bridge.
- With the Phillies nearing a postseason spot, the rotation featuring Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez could gain significant depth from Luzardo's return.
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Phillies All-Star Jesús Luzardo confident he can return from shoulder inflammation for playoffs
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Left-handed Jesus Luzardo assured Thursday that he has recovered enough of an inflammation on his left shoulder to be able to throw with the Philadelphia Phillies next week at the playoffs.
Luzardo Plays Catch as He Recovers from Shoulder Injury
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies continue to say good things about Jesús Luzardo’s recovery from left shoulder inflammation, but they stopped short of saying when he might throw off a mound again. Luzardo played catch on Monday and Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said before Tuesday night’s series opener against Milwaukee that Luzardo has “been good.” Join the Phillies’ Postseason Push at The Bank! Luzardo experi…
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