The Baltimore Orioles have made a major move to bolster their pitching staff, officially announcing the acquisition of, one of MLB’s most talented left-handed starters. This addition further solidifies the Orioles’ rotation depth and playoff aspirations heading into the 2025 season.
After weeks of speculation, the Orioles have finalized a deal to bring Luzardo to Baltimore, adding a powerful and reliable left-hander to their already competitive roster. The 26-year-old pitcher, formerly with the Miami Marlins, has consistently proven himself as one of the most dominant young arms in the league.
Luzardo is coming off a strong 2024 campaign in Miami, where he posted a 3.62 ERA, 183 strikeouts, and a 1.18 WHIP across 29 starts. His ability to generate high strikeout numbers and control games against elite offenses makes him a crucial addition to the Orioles’ rotation.
With the Orioles making back-to-back postseason appearances in recent years, adding Luzardo provides the team with another ace-caliber arm to pair with rising stars like Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish. His presence will not only strengthen the rotation but also ease the workload on Baltimore’s bullpen over the course of the season.
“Jesús is a guy who brings electric stuff, a great work ethic, and a winning mentality,” said Orioles General Manager Mike Elias. “We believe he’s going to make an immediate impact and help push us to the next level.”
The addition of Luzardo signals the Orioles’ commitment to competing at the highest level and building a roster capable of making deep postseason runs. With a balanced lineup featuring Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Jackson Holliday, along with a dominant pitching staff, Baltimore is shaping up to be one of the toughest teams in the American League.
With spring training underway and Opening Day approaching, Orioles fans can expect to see Luzardo take the mound as a key part of their championship push. Baltimore just got even stronger—and the rest of the league is officially on notice!
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