Luzardo Injury Clouds Phillies' Postseason Rotation Plans
A new injury to starter Jesús Luzardo forces Philadelphia to reconsider how it will construct its rotation heading into October.
Jesús Luzardo has been injured, raising significant questions about the Phillies' postseason pitching plans. The nature and timeline of the injury are under evaluation. Philadelphia will need to identify alternatives or adjust rotation depth for a potential playoff run. The development is a notable blow to a rotation that was counting on Luzardo as a key contributor.
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