The Philadelphia Phillies need these three pitchers to step up with Jesus Luzardo sidelined.

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Jesus Luzardo is going on IL, but that doesn't mean the Phillies are down and out entering the playoffs.

WASHINGTON — If Jesús Luzardo starts again for the Phillies this season — suddenly an enormous “if” — it almost certainly won’t be until the playoffs. Luzardo went on the 15-day injured list, the Phillies announced here Tuesday,

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Ryan Phillips to break down the biggest developments heading into the MLB postseason. The guys check in on the Padres before discussing Jesús Luzardo landing on the IL and what his uncertain status means for the Phillies’ October chances.

The Phillies will need Luzardo to anchor one of the sport's top rotations if they hope to make a deep run in October.

ATLANTA — If Jesús Luzardo had his way, he would have pitched on Saturday. The Phillies left-hander was scratched from his scheduled start against the Braves due to left shoulder stiffness. As the calendar flipped to September and the innings started to pile up,

ATLANTA — After the Phillies scratched Jesús Luzardo on Friday night from his scheduled Saturday start because of shoulder stiffness, their left-hander did not sound too concerned. Luzardo underwent an MRI Friday night after the discomfort that had been bothering him worsened in the days following his complete game against the Braves.