Phillies All-Star Jesús Luzardo confident he can return from shoulder inflammation for playoffs

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Jesús Luzardo, an All-Star left-hander for the Philadelphia Phillies, announced he has recovered enough from left shoulder inflammation to potentially pitch in next week's playoffs as the Phillies aim to clinch their fifth consecutive playoff spot.

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo said he has recovered enough from left shoulder inflammation that he should be able to pitch next week in the playoffs. The Phillies were in position to clinch their fifth straight playoff spot on Thursday night with a win over Milwaukee and a loss by Arizona or San Diego. Luzardo was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 15, three days after he was scratched from a start at Atlanta because of the shoulder the issue.