Luzardo's Shoulder Soreness Clouds Braves-Phillies Playoff Start
The Braves lefty dealt with shoulder issues in September and had just one inning of work since returning, raising durability questions for his postseason role.
Jesús Luzardo dealt with shoulder soreness in September and was activated only for the final regular-season game, where he threw a single perfect inning on four pitches. He entered Game 1 of the Wild Card series with just one day of rest but 22 days since his last true start. His ability to pitch deep into a playoff game was uncertain, with rookie Andrew Painter on standby as a potential bulk reliever option.
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