Phillies Put Luzardo on Injured List Due to Shoulder Inflammation
The Philadelphia Phillies placed Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to Saturday. He is eligible to return on the final day of the regular season, Sept. 27. The team recalled right-hander Grant Holman from Triple-A to fill his roster spot.
Luzardo’s injury interrupts a career-best season in which he posted a 2.87 ERA and 221 strikeouts, second in the National League. His last start was a two-hit shutout of Atlanta on Sept. 7, his first complete game. The Phillies, holding the second wild-card spot, are 3.5 games ahead of Arizona for the final playoff berth. Interim manager Don Mattingly emphasized the move is precautionary, with no concern about long-term damage. Grant Holman, recalled from Triple-A, had a rough major-league debut Saturday, allowing five unearned runs in one out.
This move could affect the Phillies’ playoff push and the broader NL wild-card race, as losing a top starter for even two weeks may strain their rotation depth. Fans and bettors may see shifting odds, while the team’s medical staff faces scrutiny over how quickly Luzardo returns. If he misses the season’s final games, it could alter postseason matchups and potentially impact ticket sales and viewership for Philadelphia’s late-season contests.