The Philadelphia Phillies have bolstered their pitching rotation with the acquisition of left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins, adding another elite weapon to an already formidable staff.
The deal, first reported by Fansided’s Robert Murray, has been officially confirmed by the Phillies on their social media platforms. In the trade, Philadelphia also received catcher Paul McIntosh, while Miami acquired minor league outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba.
To accommodate Luzardo on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert for assignment.
Luzardo, who was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2016, made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2019. He has been with the Marlins since 2021, showcasing moments of brilliance despite battling arm and back injuries last season. In 2024, Luzardo went 3-6 in 12 starts, posting a 5.00 ERA. Across his seven big league seasons, the 27-year-old has compiled a 26-34 record with a 4.29 ERA, flashing the potential to become a key piece in Philadelphia’s rotation.
With this move, Luzardo joins a stacked Phillies rotation featuring Zach Wheeler and Aaron Nola, both All-Stars in 2024. The Phillies are coming off a 95-67 season that saw them claim the NL East title before falling to the Mets in the Division Series.
Luzardo’s addition underscores Philadelphia’s commitment to competing at the highest level. His ability to dominate when healthy will make the Phillies’ rotation even more dangerous in 2025 as they aim for another deep postseason run.
This trade also provides depth behind the plate with the acquisition of McIntosh, giving the Phillies another catching option to support their pitching staff.
The Phillies continue to position themselves as a serious contender in the National League, with Luzardo poised to play a crucial role in their quest for postseason glory.
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