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Miami received two prospects, outfielder
Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba.
Philadelphia also acquired catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade.
Luzardo, who has battled various injuries throughout his career,
recorded a 5.00 ERA over 12 starts for Miami in 2024 before a
lumbar stress reaction ended his season. When the Marlins made
the playoffs in 2023, Luzardo made 32 starts and went 10-10 with
a 3.58 ERA. He had 208 strikeouts that year with a 30% strikeout
rate.
Luzardo is joining an already strong Phillies rotation that
includes Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suárez and Cristopher
Sánchez.
The Marlins have spent the past several months shipping out
veterans for prospects in their latest rebuilding effort.
Three-time batting champ Luis Arraez, star outfielder Jazz
Chisholm Jr., and other contributors with big league salaries
were traded away during the season.
Caba, 19, played 116 minor league games across three levels for
the Phillies from 2023-24. Boyd, 21, was originally selected by
the Phillies in the 11th round in the 2022 draft and appeared in
198 games in Philadelphia's minor league system.
To make room for Luzardo on the 40-man roster, the Phillies
designated left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert for assignment.
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