Jesus Luzardo Tests Positive For COVID-19
Jesus Luzardo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Susan Slusser. Luzardo had been absent from A's camp and will be gone for 14 more days of self-isolation, per MLB safety protocol. The flame-throwing lefty is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball and was supposed to hold down a rotation spot for Oakland this season. It's unknown if the young left-handed prospect will be ready for the start of the season, but if he is, the A's could be conservative with him out of the gates. Luzardo was one of the biggest risers in average draft position due to the shortened season, with his ADP climbing up to 113th overall. He's a bit more risky at that cost now, but he should still be a top-150 overall pick if he tests negative after isolating.
Source: Susan Slusser - SF Chronicle
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Source: Susan Slusser - SF Chronicle
Jesus Luzardo Continues To Pitch Well
Jesus Luzardo continued his strong start to the season during Saturday's outing against the Chicago Cubs. Luzardo threw four scoreless innings before an error would extend the inning and eventually give the Cubs two runs. Outside of that, Luzardo really didn't have many issues on the mound during this game. He tossed six innings, allowing two unearned runs, and striking out five batters in the win. He'll take a 1.73 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 41/10 K/BB ratio into his next start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Luzardo has allowed two earned runs or less in five of his first six starts to begin the season.
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Jesus Luzardo Impresses Against Former Club
Jesus Luzardo was excellent on Sunday, tossing seven innings of two-run ball against the Miami Marlins in a 7-5 loss. Luzardo allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits and had an impressive 7:0 K:BB ratio in this one. The 27-year-old lefty has been very good for the Phillies so far this season, allowing three runs or less and going five-plus innings in each of his five starts. He now holds a 2.08 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 30 ⅓ IP. He is a must-start pitcher in all fantasy formats at this point.
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Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out Eight In Seven Scoreless Frames
Jesus Luzardo tossed seven shutout frames en route to handing the Los Angeles Dodgers their first loss of the regular season. In this outing, Luzardo tallied eight punchouts and allowed just two hits and two walks. He ran into a little trouble during the seventh innings but was able to strikeout Kike Hernandez with runners in scoring in position to keep the door shut. This was another impressive outing for the southpaw as he tossed five innings of two-run ball with 11 punchouts during his first start. After batting injuries last season and being limited to just 66 2/3 innings, the 27-year-old appears healthy and is once again flashing high strikeout upside. Luzardo remains a strong starting pitcher in all formats as he looks to stay hot in his next start, against the Atlanta Braves.
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Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out 11 In Philadelphia Debut
Jesus Luzardo tallied 11 strikeouts across five innings of two-run ball en route to earning the victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He allowed two hits, two walks, and two runs. Most of his damage came in the second frame when backstop Keibert Ruiz launched a two-run shot. This was an impressive Philadelphia debut for Luzardo as he battled numerous injuries last season. He was only able to log 66 1/3 innings of work and held a high 5.00 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He enjoyed a strong campaign in 2023 when he tallied 208 strikeouts across 178 2/3 innings and posted a 3.58 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Given his impressive debut and high strikeout upside, he is worth adding in shallow formats. However, he does have a tough task ahead of him, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday evening.
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