From Newsweek · Aaron Coloma · · 1m 10s
Phillies lose Jesus Luzardo before October
Jesus Luzardo’s shoulder injury ends his regular season, just as the Phillies try to lock down an NL Wild Card spot.
In brief
Jesus Luzardo’s shoulder injury ends his regular season, just as the Phillies try to lock down an NL Wild Card spot. Luzardo’s regular season is over, but his postseason return could still shape how far Philadelphia goes. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Luzardo hits the IL
Jesus Luzardo is going on the injured list with a left shoulder injury, ending his 2026 regular season as Philadelphia pushes toward October.
An ace-level season
The 28-year-old lefty has a career-best 2.87 ERA through 29 starts, with 221 strikeouts in 178.2 innings and a 6.4 bWAR.
Second-half surge
Luzardo has been even sharper since the All-Star break, posting a 1.84 ERA with 85 strikeouts over 68.1 innings.
One last gem
His final regular-season start came Sept. 7 against Atlanta, when he struck out 12 and threw the first complete game shutout of his career.
October is still possible
Luzardo believes he can return in the postseason, even if his role shifts from starter to reliever.
“Guaranteed”
Phillies hold position
Philadelphia sits in the NL’s second Wild Card spot, ahead of San Diego and Arizona, and still within reach of the Cubs for the top Wild Card.
At a glance
Luzardo’s regular season is over, but his postseason return could still shape how far Philadelphia goes.
