Matthew Liberatore

Matthew Liberatore could be used out of the Cardinals’ bullpen this weekend, per manager Oliver Marmol.

Fantasy Impact

The Cardinals will have Liberatore ready to go in the event they need depth in the bullpen this weekend. If he does not pitch in this series, he is still a candidate to start next week.

Matthew Liberatore allowed one run on three hits over 3 2/3 innings on Sunday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Liberatore was not expected to go deep as he threw just 50 pitches. It will either be him getting another start or potentially Zack Thompson taking the mound on Friday.

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore will begin the season in the Cardinals' bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Liberatore competed with Zack Thompson for the final rotation spot but lost after struggling to a 6.32 ERA in 15 2/3 innings this spring. He posted a 5.25 ERA in 22 outings (11 starts) with the Cardinals in 2023.

Matthew Liberatore has been placed on the 15-day IL due to lower back tightness, retroactive to August 19th.

Fantasy Impact

Liberatore was initially given a few extra days rest between starts due to back pain, but now the Cardinals have decided he needs an IL stint to get right. Jacob Barnes has had his contract selected and joins the 40-man roster.

Matthew Liberatore turned in a dominant performance on Thursday, allowing just two hits and no walks over eight scoreless innings while striking out seven to earn his first win of the season as the Cardinals defeated the Rays by a score of 5-2.

Fantasy Impact

With this stellar outing, Liberatore lowered his season ERA to 5.72 and improved his record to 2-4.