PHILADELPHIA — Jesús Luzardo found the stability in the Phillies’ rotation along with the good health he craved as he bounced around the major leagues with three other organizations.
With a chance to potentially become a free agent next off-season during a winter that could include labour strife, Luzardo decided to opt in with the Phillies over the long haul and become the latest starter with a long-term deal.
Luzardo and the Phillies finalized a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027. The deal for the 28-year-old left-hander announced Tuesday includes a 2032 team option.
“I think this came at the perfect time for me,” Luzardo said during a news conference at the Phillies’ ballpark in…