Jesús Luzardo Makes Progress in Return from Shoulder Inflammation

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo is making strong progress in his recovery from left shoulder inflammation, throwing 30 pitches in a bullpen session. He feels good and is lined up to face hitters soon, potentially in a simulated game. The Phillies are weighing whether to deploy Luzardo as a starter or leverage his arm out of the bullpen to help stabilize their middle relief for the upcoming postseason push.