{
  "id": 10537889,
  "title": "Jesus Luzardo will start Game 1, other roster decisions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/jesus-luzardo-will-start-game-1-other-roster-decisions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T21:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jesus-luzardo-start-game-1-212925211.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nFollowing these decisions, the complete roster will be unveiled tomorrow to reveal any unexpected changes or surprises.",
  "summary": "Zeus is a go",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Phillies to use risky Jesus Luzardo, Andrew Painter plan for Game 1 of Wild Card",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/phillies-to-use-risky-jesus-luzardo-andrew-painter-plan-for-game-1-of",
        "published": "2026-09-28T18:54:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "MLB announces crew chiefs for Wild Card Series umpire crews",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mlb-announces-crew-chiefs-for-wild-card-series-umpire-crews",
        "published": "2026-09-28T20:07:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}