Cardinals 2026 Rotation Projection: Who Survives the Rebuild?
Description
The Cardinals have cleared the decks for 2026, but who is actually going to pitch? Bernie Miklasz analyzes the "Six-Pack" of internal candidates fighting for a roster spot and reveals the top prospects Baseball America says are ready to launch.
Key Takeaways:
* The Void: With Gray, Mikolas, and Fedde gone, the Cardinals must replace over 50% of their 2025 starts.
* The "Six-Pack": A breakdown of the internal competition including Liberatore, May, and Pallante.
* The Experience Gap: Why the projected rotation averages only 35 career starts per man.
* Veteran Targets: Potential free agent stop-gaps like Adrian Houser, Jose Quintana, and Tyler Mahle.
* Prospect Watch: Why Liam Doyle, Tanner Franklin, and Ixan Henderson are rocketing up the rankings.
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