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Jesus Luzardo 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: The Forecast Is Sunny In Miami After 2023 Breakout
11 months agoBefore 2023, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo hadn't surpassed more than 100 1/3 IP in a season, but last year, the lefty tallied 178 2/3 IP. The former third-round pick notched a career-high in Ks with 208, twelfth-most in the majors, a 1.21 WHIP, 3.55 FIP, and 20.6% K-BB% on his way to collecting 10 wins. Luzardo also posted a top-12 SwStr% (14.1%) and Contact% (70.8%). He went from 6.1% BB% in the first half of 2023 to 9.6% in the second half, but should lower the BB% as he matures and gets used to pitching more innings. Another bugaboo is the long ball. The southpaw allowed an 11.5% HR/FB in 2023. FGDC projections for 2024 have him going 11-10 with a 3.74 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 18.8% K-BB%, and 208 K in 181 IP. His NFBC ADP has him going around pick 90, but RotoBaller is very bullish, ranking him at 74. It'd be no surprise to see Luzardo go to his first All-Star game in 2024, and it's no wonder his name is being tossed around as a possible trade target. If he gets an upgrade in environment, it could boost his projected win total, increasing his fantasy value too.
