It seems like the calendar flipping to mid-May brings its own brand of drama for the Phillies—especially when it comes to Jesus Luzardo. The left-hander has had a history of struggling around this time of year, and this season appears to be no different. While the team hopes he can find his rhythm soon, the early returns have been a bit concerning.
In other roster moves, infielder Dylan Moore cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He’ll continue to serve as valuable organizational depth, ready to step in when the big league club needs him.
Meanwhile, all eyes remain on top prospect Andrew Painter, who is still working through some fastball command issues. The young arm is experiencing significant growing pains at the highest level, but the Phillies remain patient with his development.
Elsewhere in the league, the Marlins are getting a boost from their latest pitching phenom, Robby Snelling, who just received his long-awaited MLB promotion. And out west, the Dodgers are set to activate Blake Snell from the injured list after he dealt with a shoulder issue—just in time for a rotation that could really use his presence.
Over in Kansas City, the news isn’t as bright. Cole Ragans is dealing with "pitcher's elbow," while Carlos Estévez has a rotator cuff problem. The Royals’ pitching staff is suddenly in a precarious spot, and they’ll need to navigate these injuries carefully.
