{
  "id": 7002112,
  "title": "Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo delivers latest update on his shoulder setback before Braves matchup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/phillies-jesus-luzardo-delivers-latest-update-on-his-shoulder-setback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T21:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phillies-jesus-luzardo-delivers-latest-215851284.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Phillies' Jesús Luzardo has provided encouraging news about his shoulder after a recent scare raised concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. The pitcher underwent an MRI on his pitching shoulder following some discomfort he experienced. According to Phillies beat writer Charlotte Varnes, the results showed inflammation but no structural damage, which Luzardo described as a \"positive outcome.\"\n\nLuzardo will not throw for the next couple of days before the Phillies reevaluate him after Monday's off-day. This timeline gives the team some hope that he can return without missing significant time. The Phillies are entering a crucial stretch with their upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Braves, and Luzardo has been a reliable starter for them this season. Over 178.2 innings, he has a 14-5 record, a 2.87 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and 221 strikeouts.\n\nThe left-hander's health is crucial for Philadelphia, especially with the team trailing Atlanta by five games in the NL East. A shoulder issue this late in the year could become more serious if Luzardo returns too quickly. The team is balancing the importance of Luzardo's contribution with caution. The MRI results provide the positive outcome Philadelphia wanted, showing inflammation but no structural damage.\n\nThe Phillies will give Luzardo a few days without throwing and monitor his shoulder's response to determine whether he can make his next start or needs more time to recover. After his dominant performance against Atlanta earlier this month, the Phillies know what they have in Luzardo when he is healthy. Their priority now is ensuring his shoulder stays healthy enough for October.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo provided an update on his injury before Saturday’s matchup with the Atlanta Braves.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jesús Luzardo's MRI shows inflammation, no structural damage to shoulder.",
    "Luzardo will rest for two days before Phillies reevaluate his availability.",
    "Phillies aim to keep Luzardo healthy for upcoming crucial matchup against Atlanta Braves."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}