Philadelphia Phillies acquire LHP Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh in trade with the Miami Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies acquire LHP Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh in trade with the Miami Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies have added another pitcher to their bullpen in a trade with the Miami Marlins, the team announced Sunday. The Phils acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo (27) and catcher Paul McIntosh (27) from the Marlins in exchange for minor league shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd.

Described by CBS Sports as “one of the most electric arms in baseball,” the 27-year-old pitched 66 ⅔ innings and posted a 5.00 ERA with 58 strikeouts while working through back and elbow problems in 2024. Luzardo played in 105 games and 89 starts in six seasons with the Marlins and Oakland Athletics.

According to CBS Sports, Luzardo has battled a slew of injuries during his time in the MLB. Recently, the newly acquired pitcher struggled with finger, forearm, elbow and back problems. He also underwent Tommy John surgery as an amateur in 2016.

Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 16: Jesús Luzardo #44 of the Miami Marlins pitches to the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park on June 16, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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The 2023 season marked the first time in more than 18 games that Lozardo started in the MLB. The 27-year-old started 32 games with a 3.58 ERA and recorded 208 strikeouts this year.

The Lima, Peru native is 6 feet tall and was originally drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 2016 MLB Draft.

Meanwhile, the Phillies’ newest catcher, 27-year-old McIntosh, played 117 games for Double-A Pensacola last season. McIntosh hit .246/.340/.385 with a .725 OPS, 32 extra-base hits (18 2B, 2 3B, 12 HR) and a 10.4 percent walk rate (50 BB, 480 PA) .

The catcher is from Atlanta, Georgia and was selected by the Nationals in the 2018 MLB Draft.

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