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Cardinals Rebuild: Young Pitcher Liberatore Set to Shine

3/10/2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals enter 2026 with a youthful roster, rebuilding after trading several veterans, including Sonny Gray.
Matthew Liberatore, a Cardinals pitcher, is expected to lead the rotation after a 2025 season with an 8-12 record and a 4.21 Earned Run Average (ERA).
Former All-Star Lance Lynn predicts Liberatore will excel and become the team’s ace.
The Cardinals signed veteran Dustin May, who could bolster the rotation if healthy.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals enter 2026 with a youthful roster, rebuilding after trading several veterans, including Sonny Gray.
Matthew Liberatore, a Cardinals pitcher, is expected to lead the rotation after a 2025 season with an 8-12 record and a 4.21 Earned Run Average (ERA).
Former All-Star Lance Lynn predicts Liberatore will excel and become the team’s ace.
The Cardinals signed veteran Dustin May, who could bolster the rotation if healthy.