The most notable Jesús Luzardo trade rumors from this offseason had the Chicago Cubs as the primary suitors. But according to a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs backed out of a potential deal due to concerns regarding his medicals.
Luzardo, 27, spent significant time on the injured list last season with elbow tightness and a lumbar stress reaction. The latter ended his season in June after just 12 starts. Per Rosenthal, the Cubs had concerns with his elbow and back.
The Miami Marlins did not want to risk another injury that would tank his trade value, so they decided to deal him in the offseason.