Jesus Luzardo

Jesus Luzardo delivered a masterclass performance, tossing eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and striking out four in a tight 1-0 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a significant rebound for Luzardo, whose season has been marred by a bloated 4.14 ERA and inconsistency. Today's game could be a turning point, as his ability to command the zone and limit baserunners was reminiscent of his underlying metrics, like a solid 1.09 WHIP and a decent 9.07 K/9 rate. Fantasy managers should take note of this performance as a potential indicator of Luzardo returning to form. However, given his overall season struggles, it might be wise to approach with cautious optimism, leveraging matchups wisely.

Jesus Luzardo delivered a masterful performance on Friday, blanking the Mets over six innings in an 8-0 victory for the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just five hits and zero walks while striking out seven. This outing was a significant turnaround from his rocky start to the season, where he posted a 5.02 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in his first seven starts. Luzardo's ability to command the zone, evidenced by no walks and a strong strikeout count, hints at potential consistency improvements. His season-long metrics like a high K/9 and solid FIP suggest underlying skills that could lead to more outings like this, making him a potential buy-low candidate in fantasy leagues. Keep an eye on his next few starts to see if this performance is a turning point or just a flash in the pan.

Jesus Luzardo delivered a mixed performance in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over 5 2/3 innings. Despite the high strikeout count, Luzardo's season continues to be marred by a high ERA, now sitting at 5.97, and a lack of wins, with his record dropping to 0-3. His ability to miss bats is evident with a 9.9 K/9 rate, but his overall effectiveness is hampered by his inability to consistently limit runs. Fantasy managers should view Luzardo as a high-risk, high-reward option, potentially valuable for strikeouts but a liability in ERA and WHIP. His performance today, while decent, does little to change the cautious outlook needed when considering him for your fantasy lineup.

Jesus Luzardo was diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his left elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Luzardo was able to play catch Monday, which is a positive sign. The team has not released a timetable for Luzardo’s return to the Marlins’ rotation.

Jesus Luzardo has been placed on the 15-day IL due to left elbow tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Luzardo was scratched from his start Friday morning after reporting elbow discomfort, and now the Marlins have opted to put him on the shelf after further examination. Anthony Maldonado was recalled from Triple-A.