Apr 22, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) throws to the plate in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The St. Louis Cardinals will have several pitching options to enhance their starting rotation in the coming weeks.
St. Louis is in a favorable position and is expected to be one of the most active teams in the league seeking starting pitching reinforcements. The Cardinals have made a significant turnaround and now appear ready to elevate their performance and aim for a deep playoff run.
Acquiring another veteran starter to strengthen the rotation as the deadline approaches is the most logical move. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch mentioned Los Angeles Angels All-Star Tyler Anderson, Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde, and Toronto Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi as potential options.
“Angels All-Star lefty Tyler Anderson and White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde are intriguing because they have reasonable contracts through 2025,” Goold said. “Toronto’s lefty Yusei Kikuchi would be a rental.”
Any of these three pitchers would benefit the Cardinals. With Steven Matz currently out due to injury, St. Louis has a gap in the starting rotation. The team has managed to adapt and stay competitive so far.
Acquiring Anderson, Fedde, or Kikuchi would not only help the Cardinals remain competitive but also elevate the team to the next level. St. Louis should be regarded as one of the top contenders in the National League, and such a move would further solidify their status.
