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Breaking: Cardinals Eyeing Former All-Star Hurler After Shocking Release from Rays
One former All-Star is now available, and St. Louis might still use another starter.
Even though the 2024 season has only been underway for a few weeks, the St. Louis Cardinals still could use some additional depth. Despite their terrible 6-7 record and moments of brilliance this season, the Cardinals remain in last place in the National League Central. However, St. Louis supporters should not give up because the team has a lot of skill. All they have to do is get back on course.
In an attempt to bolster the starting rotation, St. Louis signed Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray this past offseason. Despite this, Gray’s absence throughout the opening few weeks of the season has put the club’s depth to the test.
Although he is returned, there is always a chance that staff members will get hurt again. The club ought to think about taking further action as a result. Veteran starter Jake Odorizzi is one guy who recently became available and could be a good choice. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, he was recently released by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jake Odorizzi, a right-handed pitcher with 11 Major League Baseball seasons of experience, was released by the Rays. He signed a minor-league contract with the team in mid-March and started two games at Triple-A in an effort to return to the majors, according to Topkin.
“Sat out 2023 recovering from shoulder surgery.” Having played in 241 big league games over the course of 11 years, Odorizzi has a career 3.99 ERA. He is only 34 years old and a one-time All-Star. The Cardinals may sign Odorizzi to a minor league contract at a low cost and, if he impresses, call him up if they decide they need additional depth.
