Miami, FL - The Miami Marlins have finalized a deal to trade left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for two promising prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba.
The trade also includes catcher Paul McIntosh heading to the Phillies, while Philadelphia clears roster space by designating pitcher Tyler Gilbert for assignment.
Luzardo, 27, had a challenging 2024 season, posting a 5.00 ERA over 12 starts before being sidelined by a lumbar stress reaction.
Despite his struggles, the left-hander remains a valuable asset.
In 2023, Luzardo delivered an impressive performance with a 3.58 ERA and 208 strikeouts across 32 starts, solidifying his reputation as a talented starter.
The Phillies are betting on his ability to return to form and bolster their rotation, which already includes top arms like Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola.
The Marlins, looking to rebuild their roster, gain two young prospects in the deal.
Boyd, 21, was drafted by the Phillies in the 11th round of the 2022 draft and has since appeared in 198 minor league games, showing potential as an outfield contributor.
Caba, 19, signed as an international free agent in 2023, has demonstrated versatility in 116 minor league games.
This move signals the Marlins’ commitment to developing future talent, while the Phillies aim to strengthen their rotation for a playoff push in 2025.
With Luzardo joining an already strong pitching staff, the Phillies hope his addition will provide the edge needed in a competitive National League race.