Cubs Showing Interest In Jesus Luzardo
1 month agoAccording to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Chicago Cubs are expressing interest in Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo. Nightengale also noted that Cubs are actively searching for a suitor for Cody Bellinger and looking for a third baseman. Even after the Cubs acquired superstar Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, they remain active on the trade front. Luzardo has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his major league career. Last summer, he was able to only log 66 2/3 innings before suffering a lumbar stress reaction. In fact, the southpaw has only pitched over 100 innings once during his six-year major league career. Before the injury, Luzardo held a 5.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP but was much more effective in 2023, where he posted a 3.58 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP with a 55:208 BB:K ratio across 170 frames. Earlier this offseason, the Cubs signed Matthew Boyd, and if acquired, Luzardo would slot in at the No.5 spot.
Source: Bob Nightengale
Source: Bob Nightengale