For the initial 11 starts this season, Jesus Luzardo appeared to be a key player, boasting a remarkable 2.15 ERA with three performances featuring double-digit strikeouts, ranking seventh in the league with 77 strikeouts through May 25. However, in the last two weeks, his ERA has escalated to 4.46, with his latest outing against the Blue Jays yielding eight runs in 2.1 innings. This was an improvement from his prior game, where he allowed 12 runs in 3.1 innings.

Despite the poor results, the performance was not beyond repair. Luzardo struggled significantly, particularly with his slider and sweeper, showing poor command. He only landed nine of 24 pitches in the strike zone, making it easier for the Blue Jays’ hitters to capitalize.

Nevertheless, Luzardo’s mechanics were mostly sound, averaging 96.5 mph on his fastball and maintaining good movement on his pitches. While there were suggestions of him possibly tipping his pitches, it’s vital to note that only five out of 14 batted balls had an expected batting average over .500, indicating that while his performance was bad, it wasn’t entirely disastrous.

Looking ahead, Luzardo remains a buy-low candidate for teams despite a recent reduction in his rankings post multiple tough outings. His FIP is still a solid 2.90, indicating potential for a turnaround. While it might be advisable to bench him in his next start, his subsequent matchup against the Marlins is promising.

H2H Trade Values Chart

Ranking	Player	Value	Eligible
1	Aaron Judge	48	DH-OF
2	Shohei Ohtani	46	DH-SP
3	Bobby Witt	43	SS
4	Jose Ramirez	41	3B-DH
5	Juan Soto	41	OF
6	Corbin Carroll	40	OF
7	Francisco Lindor	37	SS
8	Fernando Tatis	37	OF
9	Kyle Tucker	37	DH-OF
10	Julio Rodriguez	35	OF