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Cubs Cancel Luzardo Trade; Phillies Pitcher Excels with 2.08 ERA

4/26/2025

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The Chicago Cubs pulled the plug on a trade for pitcher Jesús Luzardo due to worries about his back and elbow injuries. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins sent Luzardo to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he has thrived, boasting an impressive 2.08 ERA in just five starts. Luzardo's future looks bright, as he remains arbitration-eligible until 2026.

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The Chicago Cubs pulled the plug on a trade for pitcher Jesús Luzardo due to worries about his back and elbow injuries. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins sent Luzardo to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he has thrived, boasting an impressive 2.08 ERA in just five starts. Luzardo's future looks bright, as he remains arbitration-eligible until 2026.