Fri Feb 28 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Phillies’ New Left-Handed Pitcher Luzardo Brings Major League Experience to the Team

**Philadelphia, PA** – The Philadelphia Phillies have added a seasoned left-handed pitcher to their roster this offseason: Jesus Luzardo. The 27-year-old (turning 28 in September) joins the Phillies after spending two seasons with the Oakland Athletics and subsequently with the Miami Marlins.

Luzardo boasts a six-year Major League career and a four-pitch arsenal, featuring a mid-90s fastball and a devastating slider as his go-to strikeout pitch. His most successful season came in 2023 with Miami, where he compiled a 3.58 ERA and a 4.0 bWAR over 32 starts. The Phillies are hoping Luzardo’s experience and impressive 2023 performance will bolster their pitching staff in the upcoming season.

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