Luzardo was acquired by the Phillies from the Marlins last winter and enjoyed a productive first season in Philadelphia, finishing with a 3.92 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 216:57 K:BB across a career-high 183.2 innings. Elbow and back issues limited him to just 12 starts in 2024, but the left-hander stayed healthy in 2025 and handled a full starter's workload for the second time in the past three seasons. Luzardo's 28.5 percent strikeout rate ranked fifth among qualified starters, and he also excelled at keeping the ball in the yard with a 0.8 HR/9. A 3.25 xFIP and 3.31 xERA indicate he may have also deserved some better results, which isn't particularly surprising with the Phillies finishing 21st in Fielding Run Value. Luzardo doesn't offer elite run prevention but is one of the better strikeout pitchers in the league, making him a valuable fantasy option below the ace-tier pitchers. Read Past Outlooks