Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo throws first bullpen as he works his way back for postseason

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo completed his first bullpen session on Thursday since being placed on the injured list with shoulder stiffness two weeks ago. Luzardo threw approximately 30 pitches using his full arsenal, marking a key milestone in his push to return for the upcoming postseason.

Interim manager Don Mattingly reported that Luzardo threw strikes and displayed no discomfort during the session. If Luzardo recovers well, he could face hitters before the regular season concludes, potentially making him available to start or relieve in the Wild Card Series.