History of Jesús Luzardo in Timeline

Jesús Luzardo is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He debuted in 2019 and has also played for the Oakland Athletics and Miami Marlins. Luzardo also represented Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1990: First Peru-born player drafted since 1990

In 2016, Luzardo became the first Peru-born player drafted since 1990.

September 30, 1997: Jesús Luzardo Born

On September 30, 1997, Jesús Guillermo Luzardo was born in Perú to Venezuelan parents.

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March 2016: Tommy John Surgery

In March 2016, Luzardo had torn his ulnar collateral ligament and underwent Tommy John surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews.

2016: Drafted by the Washington Nationals

In 2016, The Washington Nationals selected Luzardo in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft, making him the first Peru-born player drafted by an MLB team since at least 1990.

June 28, 2017: Professional Debut

On June 28, 2017, Luzardo made his professional debut with the GCL Nationals against the GCL Marlins, reportedly hitting 98 miles per hour with his fastball.

July 16, 2017: Trade to the Oakland Athletics

On July 16, 2017, the Nationals traded Luzardo, Sheldon Neuse, and Blake Treinen to the Oakland Athletics for Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson.

2018: Minor League Season and All-Star Recognition

In 2018, Luzardo played across three levels, finishing with a 10–5 record, a 2.88 ERA, and 129 strikeouts, earning him spots on the Texas League's mid and post-season All-Star teams and selection to the All-Star Futures Game.

June 11, 2019: Return to the Mound

On June 11, 2019, Luzardo returned to the mound with Class A-Advanced Stockton, and allowed one run over seven innings spanning two outings with 11 strikeouts before being promoted to the Triple A Las Vegas Aviators.

September 9, 2019: Promotion to Major Leagues

On September 9, 2019, the Athletics selected Luzardo's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Jesús Luzardo made his Major League Baseball debut.

July 7, 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test

On July 7, 2020, it was announced that Luzardo had tested positive for COVID-19.

July 28, 2021: Trade to the Miami Marlins

On July 28, 2021, the Athletics traded Luzardo to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Starling Marte and cash considerations.

May 15, 2022: Injured List Placement

On May 15, 2022, Luzardo was placed on the injured list with a left forearm strain.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Jesús Luzardo represented the Venezuelan national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.

June 22, 2024: Placement on Injured List

On June 22, 2024, Luzardo was placed on the injured list with a lumbar stress reaction.

December 22, 2024: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

On December 22, 2024, the Marlins traded Luzardo and Paul McIntosh to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd.