Five Cardinals capitalizing on their extended flight following the trade deadline
In the heart of the baseball season, several St. Louis Cardinals players have stepped up their game, proving their value since the trade deadline.
Starting with the pitching staff, Kyle Leahy continues to impress with a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 2.59 for the season. His career-high 47 games and 66 innings pitched have resulted in 58 strikeouts and a WHIP of .36. In his last seven games, Leahy has been particularly impressive, going 1-0 with a .82 ERA, striking out 10 batters in 11 innings.
JoJo Romero, who joined the team following the trade of Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton, has been a reliable reliever. Over his last seven games, Romero has a 3.38 ERA, three saves, and seven strikeouts in eight innings. His recent performance includes a save against the Cubs and a win against the Dodgers.
Riley O'Brien, another valuable addition to the pitching staff, has a CSW of 27.4 percent and has induced ground balls at 51.8 percent. In his 27 games for the Cardinals, O'Brien has a 1.69 ERA over 32 innings, with 30 strikeouts, a save, and five holds.
On the offensive side, Nolan Gorman continues to produce, exemplified by an RBI single that contributed to the Cardinals’ offense on August 24. Alec Burleson has been actively scoring and contributing to the run production in recent games, indicating trust in key situations. Lars Nootbaar, Iván Herrera, and Willson Contreras remain regular starters, suggesting they have secured roles through consistent performance.
The defense also features young or lesser-known players such as Pedro Pagés and José Fermín, who successfully executed a key play to catch a baserunner stealing, showcasing their fielding impact.
Michael McGreevy, a member of the Cardinals since the end of the 2024 season, couldn't secure a spot in the rotation due to a backlog of pitchers. However, after Erick Fedde was designated for assignment, McGreevy finally earned his official spot in the Cardinals' rotation. In his last seven games, McGreevy is 3-1 with an ERA of 4.81, throwing 39.1 innings, giving up six walks, and striking out 18.
Despite these impressive performances, the Cardinals recently suffered a 3-0 loss to an opponent, with the decisive runs coming from a two-run home run by Hunter Goodman and a single by Kyle Farmer to drive in Brenton Doyle.
These players' contributions have not gone unnoticed, and their consistent performance and impact on key plays suggest they have taken advantage of the opportunities given to them to prove their worth to the team.
Kyle Leahy's impressive pitching statistics in MLB's baseball season, with a 3-1 record, 2.59 ERA, and 58 strikeouts, demonstrate his value to the St. Louis Cardinals. JoJo Romero, a recent addition to the team, has also shown his worth as a reliable reliever, recording three saves and seven strikeouts in his last seven games.
