Every incremental update on Luzardo is significant because he’s been one of the best pitchers in the National League this season. He has not pitched since Sept. 7. He had not thrown a baseball in nine days. The Phillies summoned their head team physician, Steven Cohen, to New York to examine Luzardo over the weekend. Cohen cleared Luzardo to throw.

The Philadelphia Phillies have suffered a major blow ahead of the postseason. Left-hander Jesús Luzardo has been placed on the injured list Tuesday, three days after he was scratched from a start with shoulder stiffness, the team announced Tuesday An MRI revealed no structural damage, though Luzardo doesn't feel as good as hoped with his recovery.

Phillies placed LHP Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly didn’t rule out the possibility that Luzardo will be ready to take the ball in the playoffs,

Instead, as ESPN's David Schoenfield notes, the biggest flaw for this team is the injury to Jesus Luzardo. His potential absence is a major issue, and even if he plays, there's real concern here with the beloved left-hander.

ATLANTA — If Jesús Luzardo had his way, he would have pitched on Saturday. The Phillies left-hander was scratched from his scheduled start against the Braves due to left shoulder stiffness. As the calendar flipped to September and the innings started to pile up,

Jesús Luzardo was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation Tuesday ahead of the Phillies’ series opener against the Nationals. The move, which is retroactive to Saturday, comes three days after Luzardo was scratched from his scheduled start in Atlanta due to left shoulder stiffness.

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Ryan Phillips to break down the biggest developments heading into the MLB postseason. The guys check in on the Padres before discussing Jesús Luzardo landing on the IL and what his uncertain status means for the Phillies’ October chances.

WASHINGTON — If Jesús Luzardo starts again for the Phillies this season — suddenly an enormous “if” — it almost certainly won’t be until the playoffs. Luzardo went on the 15-day injured list, the Phillies announced here Tuesday,