Jesus Luzardo will start Game 1, other roster decisions
Zeus is a go
Philadelphia Phillies have revealed their roster plans for the upcoming Wild Card round series against the Tampa Bay Rays. According to team insider Todd Zolecki, Jesús Luzardo will be the starting pitcher for Game 1 at Atlanta. However, his performance duration is yet to be determined. If Luzardo's performance is not up to the mark, Andrew Painter will be called upon from the bullpen.
The Phillies have faced a significant setback as Luis Arraez, their star player, will not be part of the playoff roster. Arraez's ankle condition has reportedly rendered him unable to even pinch hit during the series. As a result, Otto Kemp has stepped in to fill his absence. Kemp's return seems to be a precautionary measure to mitigate any possible infield injuries.
Following these decisions, the complete roster will be unveiled tomorrow to reveal any unexpected changes or surprises.
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