What happened: Plesac said he wanted to see Luzardo throwing free and easy. That check came in Sunday's return outing ahead of a Game 1 opening assignment.
Why it matters: Luzardo was placed on the IL on Sept. 15 before returning for Sunday's finale. He enters the wild-card round pegged as a series swing factor.
What to watch: Watch whether Philadelphia confirms Luzardo as the Game 1 opener.