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Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo avoids structural shoulder damage following MRI examination

10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo avoids structural shoulder damage following MRI examination
Summary

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo received a positive injury diagnosis after undergoing an MRI on his pitching shoulder. Tests revealed inflammation but no structural damage after the starter reported recent discomfort. Luzardo will refrain from throwing for several days before the team reevaluates his status following an off-day on Monday. The Phillies remain cautious with their pitcher during the final weeks of the season as they currently sit five games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East standings. Luzardo holds a 14-5 record with a 2.87 ERA and 221 strikeouts across 178.2 innings this year, including a recent two-hit shutout against Atlanta on September 7. The team aims to manage his recovery to ensure he remains available for postseason play.

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Status Watch
  • •Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that confirmed shoulder inflammation without structural damage.
  • •The left-hander will not throw for several days before a reevaluation after Monday.
  • •Luzardo threw a two-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves on September 7.
  • •Philadelphia trails the Atlanta Braves by five games in the National League East.
Latest Updates
  • 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies place All-Star Jesús Luzardo on 15-day IL but not ruling out LHP for potential postseason start
  • 10:08 PMESPN — Phillies placing pitcher Luzardo on IL with shoulder injury
  • 9:22 PMCBS MLB — Phillies place Jesús Luzardo on IL amid tight NL East race, but not ruling him out for playoff roster
  • 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo's MRI results have Philly breathing loud sigh of relief
  • 1:30 AMESPN MLB — MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury
  • 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies star pitcher Luzardo undergoes MRI that shows no serious damage
  • 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo delivers latest update on his shoulder setback before Braves matchup
  • 1:54 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Jesus Luzardo Scratched From Start Due To Shoulder Stiffness - MLB Trade Rumors
What they're saying
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While the Philadelphia Phillies were looking to make one last push for the NL East, the team had been dealing with an injury to star pitcher Jesus Luzardo that had many within the fanbase concerned. As Luzardo sustained a shoulder injury with the Phillies, the latest MRI results have come back, with fans likely to have their concerns alleviated. […] The post Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo's MRI results have Philly breathing loud sigh of relief appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder. The development led to the All-Star hurler being scratched from a start Saturday night in a crucial series against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Don Mattingly did not seem overly concerned with the playoffs approaching.

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Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.

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