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Jesus Luzardo Scratched From Start Due To Shoulder Stiffness

Phillies pull starter Jesús Luzardo from Saturday's game after a surprising MRI shows no serious damage but lingering shoulder stiffness.

By · Published September 13, 2026 at 01:29 UTC · Updated September 13, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Phillies pull starter Jesús Luzardo from Saturday's game after a surprising MRI shows no serious damage but lingering shoulder stiffness.
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Despite being slated to open the series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies removed right‑hander Jesús Luzardo from the rotation. The decision came after Luzardo reported left‑shoulder stiffness during pre‑game preparations, prompting the club to scratch him from the start. MLB.com confirmed the scratch, noting the stiffness as the cause, while ESPN reported that the pitcher underwent an MRI that revealed no serious damage.

NBC Sports Philadelphia added that the MRI results were positive, meaning the imaging did not uncover a significant injury. The Inquirer echoed the update, specifying the left‑shoulder issue as the reason for the last‑minute change. The positive scan gave the team reason for optimism about a quick return.

Even though imaging showed no structural injury, the lingering stiffness still bars Luzardo from taking the mound, leaving the Phillies to reshuffle their Saturday pitching plan. The club has not announced who will replace him, and future start dates will depend on his ability to regain full shoulder mobility. Observers will watch the next rotation move for clues about his recovery timeline.

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Why was Jesús Luzardo scratched from the Saturday start?

He experienced left‑shoulder stiffness, leading the Phillies to remove him from the scheduled start.

What did the MRI scan reveal about Luzardo's condition?

The MRI showed no serious damage or structural injury to his shoulder.

What immediate impact does the scratch have on the Phillies' lineup?

It forces the team to adjust Saturday's pitching rotation, with a replacement yet to be announced.

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Jesús Luzardo Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves Shoulder stiffness MLB

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