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{{Short description|Venezuelan-Peruvian baseball player (born 1997)}}
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* [[Oakland Athletics]] ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2021}})
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* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2021}}–present)
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'''Jesús Guillermo Luzardo''' (born September 30, 1997) is a Venezuelan-Peruvian [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Miami Marlins]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Oakland Athletics]]. He plays for the [[Venezuela national baseball team]].
'''Jesús Guillermo Luzardo''' (born September 30, 1997) is a Peruvian-born American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Miami Marlins]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Oakland Athletics]]. He represented the [[Venezuelan national baseball team]] in the [[2023 World Baseball Classic]].


==Career==
==Career==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Luzardo was born to [[Venezuelan]] parents<ref name="janes062016"/> in [[Lima, Peru]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/players/jesus-luzardo/917981/|publisher=SportsNet|access-date=June 16, 2017|title=Jesus Luzardo}}</ref> although Luzardo identifies as an American due to his upbringing since he grew up all his life in the United States, and also has a great love for Venezuela.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Baby_Jesus9|publisher=twitter.com|access-date=June 16, 2017|title=Jesus Luzardo}}</ref> He moved to [[South Florida]] at the age of one and later attended [[Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School]] in [[Parkland, Florida]]. He graduated in 2016. He was late for a practice at the school on the day of the [[Stoneman Douglas High School shooting]] in 2018 and was warned to stay away.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallegos |first=Martin |date=February 17, 2018 |title=A's pitcher Jesus Luzardo was supposed to be at Douglas High before shooting |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/02/17/as-prospect-jesus-luzardo-was-supposed-to-be-at-douglas-high-before-shooting/ |access-date=December 15, 2022 |website=The Mercury News}}</ref>
Luzardo was born on September 30, 1997 to [[Venezuelan]] parents<ref name="janes062016"/> in [[Lima, Peru|Lima, Perú]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/players/jesus-luzardo/917981/|publisher=SportsNet|access-date=June 16, 2017|title=Jesus Luzardo}}</ref> The family relocated to [[South Florida]] when Luzardo was a year old, where he would attend [[Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School]] in [[Parkland, Florida]], graduating in 2016. During the offseason of 2018, Luzardo helped coach at his former high school. On February 14 of that year, he had planned to be at the school at 2:40 P.M. for a practice, but was running late. At approximately 2:20 P.M., [[Parkland high school shooting|a former student opened fire at the school]]—before he had arrived, he received a text his former coach advising him not to come to the school.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilberto |first=Gerard |date=February 16, 2018 |title=Luzardo returns after tragedy at alma mater |url=https://www.milb.com/news/luzardo-returns-after-tragedy-at-alma-mater-266633524 |access-date=February 29, 2024 |website=MiLB}}</ref> Following the shooting, Luzardo set up a fundraiser, which raised over $10,000 for the family of his late Athletic Director, Chris Hixon, who was killed in the shooting.<ref>{{Cite web |author-link=Oakland Athletics |date=February 16, 2018 |title=Supporting Douglas High School |url=https://www.youcaring.com/familiesofthedouglashighschoolvictims-1101050 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331085613/https://www.youcaring.com/familiesofthedouglashighschoolvictims-1101050 |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=February 29, 2024 |website=YouCaring}}</ref>


===Washington Nationals===
===Washington Nationals===
He was drafted in the third round of the [[2016 Major League Baseball draft]] by the [[Washington Nationals]], making him the first Peru-born player drafted by an MLB team since at least [[1990 Major League Baseball draft|1990]].<ref name="janes062016">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2016/06/20/nationals-third-round-draft-pick-jesus-luzardo-hopes-to-become-first-peruvian-born-big-leaguer/|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=Nationals third-round draft pick Jesus Luzardo hopes to become first Peruvian-born big-leaguer|date=June 20, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2017|first=Chelsea|last=Janes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/baseball/broward/sfl-douglas-lhp-jesus-luzardo-drafted-by-xxxxxx-20160609-story.html|title=Douglas LHP Jesus Luzardo drafted by Nationals in third round|first=David|last=Furones|publisher=Sun-Sentinel|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref> He subsequently became the [[List of countries with their first Major League Baseball player|first Peruvian-born player]] to appear in the major leagues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Players by birthplace: Peru |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/bio/Peru_born.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>
He was drafted in the third round of the [[2016 Major League Baseball draft]] by the [[Washington Nationals]], making him the first Peru-born player drafted by an MLB team since at least [[1990 Major League Baseball draft|1990]].<ref name="janes062016">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2016/06/20/nationals-third-round-draft-pick-jesus-luzardo-hopes-to-become-first-peruvian-born-big-leaguer/|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=Nationals third-round draft pick Jesus Luzardo hopes to become first Peruvian-born big-leaguer|date=June 20, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2017|first=Chelsea|last=Janes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/baseball/broward/sfl-douglas-lhp-jesus-luzardo-drafted-by-xxxxxx-20160609-story.html|title=Douglas LHP Jesus Luzardo drafted by Nationals in third round|first=David|last=Furones|publisher=Sun-Sentinel|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref>


Luzardo tore his [[Ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint|ulnar collateral ligament]] in his pitching arm and underwent [[Tommy John surgery]], performed by [[James Andrews (physician)|Dr. James Andrews]], in March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/jesus-luzardo-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery/#IQBg7GZpAD3RvVK1.97|agency=Baseball America|title=JESUS LUZARDO HAS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY|first=Hudson|last=Belinsky|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2017}}</ref> The Nationals, who drafted him, were known for taking chances on players who had already undergone or needed to have Tommy John surgery, and they committed to completing his rehabilitation. Luzardo forwent a commitment to the [[University of Miami]] to sign with the organization.<ref name="janes062016"/> Luzardo made his professional debut on June 28, 2017, with the [[GCL Nationals]] against the [[GCL Marlins]], reportedly hitting {{convert|98|mph}} with his [[fastball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/coachextra927/status/880110846294339584|publisher=twitter.com|title=@Baby_Jesus9 getting his first start today for the @Nationals|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=June 28, 2017|first=Coach|last=Taylor}}</ref>
Luzardo tore his [[Ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint|ulnar collateral ligament]] in his pitching arm and underwent [[Tommy John surgery]], performed by [[James Andrews (physician)|Dr. James Andrews]], in March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/jesus-luzardo-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery/#IQBg7GZpAD3RvVK1.97|agency=Baseball America|title=JESUS LUZARDO HAS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY|first=Hudson|last=Belinsky|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2017}}</ref> The Nationals, who drafted him, were known for taking chances on players who had already undergone or needed to have Tommy John surgery, and they committed to completing his rehabilitation. Luzardo forwent a commitment to the [[University of Miami]] to sign with the organization.<ref name="janes062016"/> Luzardo made his professional debut on June 28, 2017, with the [[GCL Nationals]] against the [[GCL Marlins]], reportedly hitting {{convert|98|mph}} with his [[fastball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/coachextra927/status/880110846294339584|publisher=twitter.com|title=@Baby_Jesus9 getting his first start today for the @Nationals|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=June 28, 2017|first=Coach|last=Taylor}}</ref>
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Luzardo was ranked among the top prospects in the minor leagues prior to 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gallegos|first=Martin|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/03/06/as-pitching-prospect-leaves-bob-melvin-excited-about-the-future/|title=A's pitching prospect leaves Bob Melvin excited about the future|date=March 7, 2018|publisher=The Mercury News}}</ref> He started the season with the [[Stockton Ports]] and was promoted to the Double-A [[Midland RockHounds]] early on in the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lockard|first=Melissa|url=https://theathletic.com/325678/2018/04/23/down-on-the-farm-as-top-prospect-jesus-luzardo-is-movin-on-up-sean-murphy-stays-red-hot/|title=Down on the farm: A's top prospect Jesus Luzardo is movin'...|publisher=The Athletic|date=April 23, 2018|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hall|first=Alex|url=https://www.athleticsnation.com/2018/4/24/17277396/oakland-as-prospect-watch-jesus-luzardo-high-a-stockton-parker-dunshee-greg-deichmann|title=A's prospect watch: Jesus Luzardo first member of High-A Stockton rotation to move up|publisher=SBNation|date=April 24, 2018|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref> He made his Triple-A debut with the [[Nashville Sounds]] on August 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-jesus-luzardo-solid-in-triple-a-debut/|title=Athletics' Jesus Luzardo: Solid in Triple-A debut|work=CBS Sports|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> Across three levels in 2018, Luzardo combined for a 10–5 record with a 2.88 ERA and 129 strikeouts.<ref name=MiLBbio/> His performance was recognized by being named to the [[Texas League]]'s mid and post-season All-Star teams and being selected to participate in the [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref name=MiLBbio/>
Luzardo was ranked among the top prospects in the minor leagues prior to 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gallegos|first=Martin|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/03/06/as-pitching-prospect-leaves-bob-melvin-excited-about-the-future/|title=A's pitching prospect leaves Bob Melvin excited about the future|date=March 7, 2018|publisher=The Mercury News}}</ref> He started the season with the [[Stockton Ports]] and was promoted to the Double-A [[Midland RockHounds]] early on in the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lockard|first=Melissa|url=https://theathletic.com/325678/2018/04/23/down-on-the-farm-as-top-prospect-jesus-luzardo-is-movin-on-up-sean-murphy-stays-red-hot/|title=Down on the farm: A's top prospect Jesus Luzardo is movin'...|publisher=The Athletic|date=April 23, 2018|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hall|first=Alex|url=https://www.athleticsnation.com/2018/4/24/17277396/oakland-as-prospect-watch-jesus-luzardo-high-a-stockton-parker-dunshee-greg-deichmann|title=A's prospect watch: Jesus Luzardo first member of High-A Stockton rotation to move up|publisher=SBNation|date=April 24, 2018|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref> He made his Triple-A debut with the [[Nashville Sounds]] on August 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-jesus-luzardo-solid-in-triple-a-debut/|title=Athletics' Jesus Luzardo: Solid in Triple-A debut|work=CBS Sports|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> Across three levels in 2018, Luzardo combined for a 10–5 record with a 2.88 ERA and 129 strikeouts.<ref name=MiLBbio/> His performance was recognized by being named to the [[Texas League]]'s mid and post-season All-Star teams and being selected to participate in the [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref name=MiLBbio/>


Entering 2019, Luzardo was in competition for a spot on the A's Opening Day roster. In {{frac|9|2|3}} innings over 4 spring starts, he held batters to 2 hits and 4 walks while striking out 15. A strained left rotator cuff late in spring training resulted in him being shut down and missing the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bumbaca|first=Chris|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/oakland-athletics-jesus-luzardo-shut-down-with-shoulder-strain/c-305501950|title=A's Luzardo Shut Down With Shoulder Strain|publisher=MiLB.com|date=March 21, 2019|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> On June 11, 2019, Luzardo returned to the mound with Class A-Advanced Stockton, and allowed one run over seven innings spanning two outings with 11 strikeouts before being promoted to Triple A-Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bloss|first=Joe|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/report-oakland-athletics-aj-puk-to-make-2019-debut-with-ports/c-307887884|title=Report: Puk to Make 2019 Debut With Ports|publisher=MiLB.com|date=June 8, 2019|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> Unfortunately, he exited his third outing in Las Vegas with a lat strain, putting his plans to join the A's rotation on hold.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/athletics-top-prospect-jesus-luzardo-suffers-injury-setback/|title=Athletics top prospect Jesus Luzardo suffers injury setback|date=July 4, 2019|website=The San Francisco Examiner}}</ref>
Entering 2019, Luzardo was in competition for a spot on the A's Opening Day roster. In {{frac|9|2|3}} innings over 4 spring starts, he held batters to 2 hits and 4 walks while striking out 15. A strained left rotator cuff late in spring training resulted in him being shut down and missing the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bumbaca|first=Chris|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/oakland-athletics-jesus-luzardo-shut-down-with-shoulder-strain/c-305501950|title=A's Luzardo Shut Down With Shoulder Strain|publisher=MiLB.com|date=March 21, 2019|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> On June 11, 2019, Luzardo returned to the mound with Class A-Advanced Stockton, and allowed one run over seven innings spanning two outings with 11 strikeouts before being promoted to the Triple A [[Las Vegas Aviators]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bloss|first=Joe|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/report-oakland-athletics-aj-puk-to-make-2019-debut-with-ports/c-307887884|title=Report: Puk to Make 2019 Debut With Ports|publisher=MiLB.com|date=June 8, 2019|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> Unfortunately, he exited his third outing in Las Vegas with a lat strain, putting his plans to join the A's rotation on hold.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/athletics-top-prospect-jesus-luzardo-suffers-injury-setback/|title=Athletics top prospect Jesus Luzardo suffers injury setback|date=July 4, 2019|website=The San Francisco Examiner}}</ref>


The Athletics selected Luzardo's contract and promoted him to the major leagues on September 9, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-to-call-up-top-prospect-Jes-s-Luzardo-but-14423504.php?psid=dy7EZ|title=A's to call up top prospect Jesús Luzardo; Matt Harvey won't join team|author=Susan Slusser|date=September 8, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2019}}</ref> He made his major league debut on September 11 versus the [[Houston Astros]], pitching three innings in relief.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/top-prospect-jesus-luzardo-lives-hype-sparking-mlb-debut|title=A's top prospect Jesús Luzardo lives up to hype in sparking MLB debut|website=[[NBC Sports Bay Area]]|author=Ben Ross|date=September 11, 2019|access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/game?gameId=401076912|title=Athletics vs. Astros – Game Summary – September 11, 2019 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref> He appeared in 6 games in September for Oakland.
The Athletics selected Luzardo's contract and promoted him to the major leagues on September 9, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-to-call-up-top-prospect-Jes-s-Luzardo-but-14423504.php?psid=dy7EZ|title=A's to call up top prospect Jesús Luzardo; Matt Harvey won't join team|author=Susan Slusser|date=September 8, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2019}}</ref> He made his major league debut on September 11 versus the [[Houston Astros]], pitching three innings in relief.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/top-prospect-jesus-luzardo-lives-hype-sparking-mlb-debut|title=A's top prospect Jesús Luzardo lives up to hype in sparking MLB debut|website=[[NBC Sports Bay Area]]|author=Ben Ross|date=September 11, 2019|access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/game?gameId=401076912|title=Athletics vs. Astros – Game Summary – September 11, 2019 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref> Luzardo was the [[List of countries with their first Major League Baseball player|first Peruvian-born player]] in major league history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Players by birthplace: Peru |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/bio/Peru_born.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref> He appeared in 6 games in September for Oakland.


On July 7, 2020, it was announced that Luzardo had tested positive for [[COVID-19]]. The diagnosis forced the A's to put Luzardo in the bullpen to begin the season, but he only needed two relief appearances before making his first big league start on August 4 against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]. Luzardo got his first big league win in his next start on August 9 against the [[Houston Astros]]. He finished the season with a record of 3–2 and an ERA of 4.12 in 12 games (9 starts).
On July 7, 2020, it was announced that Luzardo had tested positive for [[COVID-19]]. The diagnosis forced the A's to put Luzardo in the bullpen to begin the season, but he only needed two relief appearances before making his first big league start on August 4 against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]. Luzardo got his first big league win in his next start on August 9 against the [[Houston Astros]]. He finished the season with a record of 3–2 and an ERA of 4.12 in 12 games (9 starts).


Luzardo began the 2021 season in the A's rotation, but struggled to a 5.79 ERA over six starts before requiring time on the injured list, after accidentally slamming his throwing hand on a table while playing a video game, resulting in a fractured pinky.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesus-luzardo-to-work-on-mindset-during-injury-list-stint|title='Dumb mistake' gives Luzardo time to think|website=MLB.com}}</ref> By the time he returned to the team on May 30, [[James Kaprielian]] had claimed his place in the rotation, and Luzardo was used out of the bullpen.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://whitecleatbeat.com/2021/05/30/jesus-luzardo-set-return-oakland-reliever/ |title=Jesus Luzardo set to return to Oakland A's as reliever |work=Fansided |first=David |last=Hill |date=May 30, 2021}}</ref> He began his tenure with four scoreless innings, but allowed six home runs in his next five outings before being optioned to Triple-A [[Las Vegas Aviators|Las Vegas]] on June 21.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/athletics-demote-jesus-luzardo-as-season-long-struggles-persist/ |title=Athletics demote Jesús Luzardo as season-long struggles persist |work=CBS Sports |first=R. J. |last=Anderson |date=June 21, 2021}}</ref>
Luzardo began the 2021 season in the A's rotation, but struggled to a 5.79 ERA over six starts before requiring time on the injured list, after accidentally slamming his throwing hand on a table while playing a video game, resulting in a fractured pinky.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesus-luzardo-to-work-on-mindset-during-injury-list-stint|title='Dumb mistake' gives Luzardo time to think|website=MLB.com}}</ref> By the time he returned to the team on May 30, [[James Kaprielian]] had claimed his place in the rotation, and Luzardo was used out of the bullpen.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://whitecleatbeat.com/2021/05/30/jesus-luzardo-set-return-oakland-reliever/ |title=Jesus Luzardo set to return to Oakland A's as reliever |work=Fansided |first=David |last=Hill |date=May 30, 2021}}</ref> He began his tenure with four scoreless innings, but allowed six home runs in his next five outings before being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 21.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/athletics-demote-jesus-luzardo-as-season-long-struggles-persist/ |title=Athletics demote Jesús Luzardo as season-long struggles persist |work=CBS Sports |first=R. J. |last=Anderson |date=June 21, 2021}}</ref>


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Jesús Luzardo
Luzardo pitching for the Marlins in 2022
Miami Marlins – No. 44
Pitcher
Born: (1997-09-30) September 30, 1997 (age 26)
Lima, Peru
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 11, 2019, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
(through April 20, 2024)
Win–loss record23–30
Earned run average4.32
Strikeouts528
Teams

Jesús Guillermo Luzardo (born September 30, 1997) is a Peruvian-born American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Oakland Athletics. He represented the Venezuelan national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Career

Early life

Luzardo was born on September 30, 1997 to Venezuelan parents[1] in Lima, Perú.[2] The family relocated to South Florida when Luzardo was a year old, where he would attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, graduating in 2016. During the offseason of 2018, Luzardo helped coach at his former high school. On February 14 of that year, he had planned to be at the school at 2:40 P.M. for a practice, but was running late. At approximately 2:20 P.M., a former student opened fire at the school—before he had arrived, he received a text his former coach advising him not to come to the school.[3] Following the shooting, Luzardo set up a fundraiser, which raised over $10,000 for the family of his late Athletic Director, Chris Hixon, who was killed in the shooting.[4]

Washington Nationals

He was drafted in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft by the Washington Nationals, making him the first Peru-born player drafted by an MLB team since at least 1990.[1][5]

Luzardo tore his ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching arm and underwent Tommy John surgery, performed by Dr. James Andrews, in March 2016.[6] The Nationals, who drafted him, were known for taking chances on players who had already undergone or needed to have Tommy John surgery, and they committed to completing his rehabilitation. Luzardo forwent a commitment to the University of Miami to sign with the organization.[1] Luzardo made his professional debut on June 28, 2017, with the GCL Nationals against the GCL Marlins, reportedly hitting 98 miles per hour (158 km/h) with his fastball.[7]

Oakland Athletics

The Nationals traded Luzardo, Sheldon Neuse, and Blake Treinen to the Oakland Athletics on July 16, 2017, for Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson.[8] After joining Oakland, he played for the Arizona League Athletics and the Vermont Lake Monsters. In 12 total games between the Nationals, Athletics, and Lake Monsters, he posted a 2–1 record with a 1.66 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 43+1⁄3 innings.[9]

Luzardo at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game

Luzardo was ranked among the top prospects in the minor leagues prior to 2018.[10] He started the season with the Stockton Ports and was promoted to the Double-A Midland RockHounds early on in the season.[11][12] He made his Triple-A debut with the Nashville Sounds on August 6.[13] Across three levels in 2018, Luzardo combined for a 10–5 record with a 2.88 ERA and 129 strikeouts.[9] His performance was recognized by being named to the Texas League's mid and post-season All-Star teams and being selected to participate in the All-Star Futures Game.[9]

Entering 2019, Luzardo was in competition for a spot on the A's Opening Day roster. In 9+2⁄3 innings over 4 spring starts, he held batters to 2 hits and 4 walks while striking out 15. A strained left rotator cuff late in spring training resulted in him being shut down and missing the start of the season.[14] On June 11, 2019, Luzardo returned to the mound with Class A-Advanced Stockton, and allowed one run over seven innings spanning two outings with 11 strikeouts before being promoted to the Triple A Las Vegas Aviators.[15] Unfortunately, he exited his third outing in Las Vegas with a lat strain, putting his plans to join the A's rotation on hold.[16]

The Athletics selected Luzardo's contract and promoted him to the major leagues on September 9, 2019.[17] He made his major league debut on September 11 versus the Houston Astros, pitching three innings in relief.[18][19] Luzardo was the first Peruvian-born player in major league history.[20] He appeared in 6 games in September for Oakland.

On July 7, 2020, it was announced that Luzardo had tested positive for COVID-19. The diagnosis forced the A's to put Luzardo in the bullpen to begin the season, but he only needed two relief appearances before making his first big league start on August 4 against the Texas Rangers. Luzardo got his first big league win in his next start on August 9 against the Houston Astros. He finished the season with a record of 3–2 and an ERA of 4.12 in 12 games (9 starts).

Luzardo began the 2021 season in the A's rotation, but struggled to a 5.79 ERA over six starts before requiring time on the injured list, after accidentally slamming his throwing hand on a table while playing a video game, resulting in a fractured pinky.[21] By the time he returned to the team on May 30, James Kaprielian had claimed his place in the rotation, and Luzardo was used out of the bullpen.[22] He began his tenure with four scoreless innings, but allowed six home runs in his next five outings before being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 21.[23]

Miami Marlins

On July 28, 2021, the Athletics traded Luzardo to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Starling Marte and cash considerations.[24] He made 12 starts for the Marlins down the stretch, working to a 4–5 record and 6.44 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 57.1 innings pitched.

On May 15, 2022, Luzardo was placed on the injured list with a left forearm strain, and was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 15.[25] He was activated on August 1.[26]

Luzardo's 2023 salary was set by the arbitration process at $2.45 million.[27]

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