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Luzardo has a career 4.29 ERA with a 1.252 WHIP over 512.0 innings with Miami and the Oakland Athletics.

This move clearly indicates that the Phillies are committed to having a strong rotation, which already features Cy Young contenders like Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler.

In a competitive NL East, Philadelphia needed to make a substantial move this winter to stay competitive in the division. Luzardo has been a frequent name in trade discussions for years, with Philadelphia often involved.

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With a very active trade market this winter and no prospects of contending, Miami was expected to trade their valuable asset, Luzardo. The Phillies appeared hesitant to trade top prospects earlier this winter, and now the reason is clear.

The Phillies can now claim to have one of the best, if not the best, rotations in baseball and should once again be favorites to win the NL East.

On Sunday morning, the Phillies significantly improved.

The Philadelphia Phillies have finally made their eagerly awaited move this winter.

On Sunday morning, the Phillies executed a major trade with the Miami Marlins for starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo, as reported by Robert Murray of FanSided, an arm with ace-like capabilities that has already shown some of that potential.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Marlins receive a significant return, with Philadelphia parting with their fourth-ranked prospect, Starlyn Caba, and 23rd-ranked prospect, Emaarion Boyd.