The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo and a minor league catcher from the Miami Marlins for 2 prospects Sunday.
The Phillies despatched shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd to the Marlins in alternate for Luzardo. Caba, 19, performed in 26 video games for Single-A Clearwater final season. Boyd, 21, hit .239 with three dwelling runs for Excessive-A Jersey Shore.
Philadelphia additionally acquired minor league catcher Paul McIntosh within the deal.
Luzardo, 27, went 3-6 with a 5.00 ERA in 12 begins final season after lacking time with elbow and again points. He has a profession 4.29 ERA in 89 begins for the Athletics and Marlins over the course of his six seasons within the massive leagues.
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Luzardo may be thought of a “buy-low” candidate, in keeping with a scout who noticed him pitch final season. He has but to achieve his full potential, in keeping with the scout, after being drafted within the third spherical by the Washington Nationals in 2016. His greatest season got here in 2023 when he made 32 begins for the Marlins, going 10-10 with a 3.58 ERA over 178â…” innings.
He joins a rotation alongside veterans Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suarez and Cristopher Sanchez. The Phillies have been seeking to bolster their rotation by way of a commerce after backing off the free agent market this offseason. They did signal outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million contract earlier this week however most likely do not plan on spending as they’ve in previous winters, in keeping with sources acquainted with their pondering.
Luzardo has two extra years of workforce management earlier than turning into a free agent. He made $5.5 million final season however ought to get a increase for 2025 by means of arbitration.
