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Cardinals Begin Rebuilding: New Faces, Opening Day Starters

3/21/2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals enter a retooling year after losing Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan.
They signed right-hander Dustin May to a one-year, $12.5 million contract.
Matthew Liberatore will start opening day.
Michael McGreevy will start the second game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Kyle Leahy and Andre Pallante will start the next series against the New York Mets, with Triple-A Memphis options if needed.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals enter a retooling year after losing Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan.
They signed right-hander Dustin May to a one-year, $12.5 million contract.
Matthew Liberatore will start opening day.
Michael McGreevy will start the second game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Kyle Leahy and Andre Pallante will start the next series against the New York Mets, with Triple-A Memphis options if needed.