Jesús Luzardo's transition to the Philadelphia Phillies has proven to be a rollercoaster ride, beginning with high expectations that were met with struggles in recent outings. After starting the season with a stellar 2.15 ERA, Luzardo encountered significant challenges, giving up 20 runs in two games, raising concerns about pitch tipping. Despite this, he has shown resilience, refocusing his performance and settling back into the season. The question now arises whether Luzardo should be moved to a bullpen role, with some analysts citing his fluctuating pitch counts as a reason for this potential shift.

Charlotte Varnes from The Athletic reports that despite discussions around Luzardo's suitability for high-leverage situations, Phillies general manager Dave Dombrowski has indicated there are no current plans to move any starters to the bullpen. Luzardo's recent performance, including maintaining a 4.06 ERA, keeps the conversation alive about his role as the season progresses, particularly as the playoffs approach.