The St. Louis Cardinals aim to recover from recent playoff misses and missed expectations. Despite adding three veterans to their pitching rotation, performance has faltered, with a 4.40 ERA ranking them 23rd in the league.

Insiders suggest a limited budget for new pitching, with a focus on maximizing current resources. With only a few reliable starters anticipated for 2025, the Cardinals face challenges in solidifying their rotation and need to add at least one more top-tier pitcher.