Rotation Shakeup and Depth Concerns
Key Questions
What issues is Matthew Liberatore facing in the Cardinals rotation?
Liberatore is struggling with a 0-2 record and 10.34 ERA in June, having allowed 7 home runs and a six-run inning. The team plans to move him and Leahy to the bullpen while calling up Dobbins and Matthews.
Why was the Cardinals-Diamondbacks series finale postponed?
The game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for July 23, which delays the planned McGreevy vs Gallen matchup. The Cardinals lost three of the four games in the series.
What is the upcoming series for the Cardinals after the Diamondbacks games?
The team faces the Marlins next, with McGreevy scheduled to pitch against Meyer. This comes amid ongoing concerns about the rotation's depth and performance.
The rotation remains a critical weakness. Matthew Liberatore is in crisis: 0-2 with a 10.34 ERA in June, allowing 7 HRs and a six-run inning. The planned shuffle to move Leahy and Liberatore to the bullpen and call up Dobbins and Matthews is still expected. The team lost three of four to the Diamondbacks; the series finale was postponed to July 23, delaying the McGreevy vs Gallen matchup. The upcoming Marlins series features McGreevy vs Meyer.