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Jesus Luzardo
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- 1Luzardo returns to Phillies bullpen with quick eighth inning●Luzardo throws 4-pitch eighth in return, ready for 'whatever Phillies need'
Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo made his return to the mound, throwing a four-pitch eighth inning in Philadelphia's game. After the outing, Luzardo said he is ready to pitch in whatever role the Phillies need as the team manages his workload coming back. The quick appearance suggests the club intends to use him in relief situations going forward.
- 2Luzardo returns from injured list with four-pitch inning▼Luzardo activated off IL for Game 162, throws 4-pitch 8th inning in return
Jesus Luzardo was activated off the injured list for the final game of the regular season and made his return in the eighth inning, retiring the side on just four pitches. The quick outing signals the pitcher is back to full strength ahead of the postseason, giving his club a fresh bullpen option after time on the shelf.
- 3Luzardo activated from injured list for season finale; Urquidy designated●Luzardo activated off IL for Game 162; Urquidy DFA'd
Left-hander Jesus Luzardo has been activated off the injured list and is available for Game 162, the final game of the regular season. In a corresponding roster move, right-hander Jose Urquidy was designated for assignment. The move suggests Luzardo is being positioned for a possible postseason role, while Urquidy loses his 40-man roster spot at the season's end.