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MLB·INJURY·September 15, 2026 11:24 PM ET

Phillies expect Jesus Luzardo to miss rest of regular season

Club still hopes the left-hander can pitch in the postseason.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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The Philadelphia Phillies still are hoping that starter Jesus Luzardo can pitch in the postseason but his absence the re Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Philadelphia placed Jesus Luzardo on the injured list Tuesday in a move that left the door open for a postseason start. The Phillies now expect him to miss the rest of the regular season while still holding out hope for October.

Why it matters: Luzardo's absence removes a starting option for Philadelphia during the final stretch of the regular season. A return in the postseason would still matter because it could give the Phillies another left-handed arm for their playoff rotation plans.

What to watch: Watch how Philadelphia The next key development is whether he can still factor into the Phillies' postseason plans.

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