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Realistic Starting Pitching Options for Cardinals in 2026 | Cards Central 365

Realistic Starting Pitching Options for Cardinals in 2026 | Cards Central 365

Update: 2025-11-11
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Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down realistic St. Louis Cardinals moves for this hot stove season, focusing on value pitching instead of top-tier free agents.




They talk one-year “pillow” deals and short two-year bets, the rotation holes after Miles Mikolas departs, and how bridge arms can buy time for prospects like Quinn Mathews and others.




Names discussed include Walker Buehler as a bounce-back play, Lucas Giolito as a pricier longshot after his Tommy John return, and KBO standout Cody Ponce as a Miles Mikolas-style flier.




They also hit strategy, contract ranges, and how these signings could create mid-season trade chips if things click.

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Realistic Starting Pitching Options for Cardinals in 2026 | Cards Central 365

Realistic Starting Pitching Options for Cardinals in 2026 | Cards Central 365

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