MIAMI (AP) — Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo said Monday he looks forward to rejoining the club soon after tests revealed a mild flexor muscle strain in his throwing elbow. The 26-year-old Luzardo, Miami’s opening day starter, was placed on the injured list Friday. He first experienced discomfort a day earlier. Luzardo, who is 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA in five starts, resumed throwing Monday and is optimistic he dodged a serious injury. “Today was extremely positive. Took three days off from throwing, came out today and felt like nothing ever happened,” Luzardo said. “Hopefully, I can just build up quickly and get back to the team as soon as possible.” The Marlins’ starting rotation has been hit hard by injuries, and Miami entered Monday with an NL-worst 6-23 record a year after reaching the playoffs. Former NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez will both miss the season after having elbow surgery, while Braxton Garrett has not pitched in the majors this year because of a left shoulder impingement. |
Finance minister should resign over scrapping of Interislander upgrade fundingHong Kong: Trump says USA to revoke special status over China treaty 'violation'China's local virus cases downChanges to road user charges will see EV owners paying more, climate expert saysMuhammad Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' trunks expected to sell for $10mChristopher Luxon's reo Māori lessons paid for by taxpayerCoronavirus: China to temporarily ban foreign nationals from entering in bid to reduce COVIDFormer army officer jailed after raping Wellington sex workerCluster fears over new HK virus casesPlanes collide at Heathrow, no one hurt