Matthew Liberatore named Cardinals fifth starter

by Bruno Mulé | Cardinals Correspondent | Sun, Mar 23rd 12:07pm EDT

Matthew Liberatore will start as St. Louis’ fifth starter, per team updates, shifting from an expected bullpen role announced by John Mozeliak in mid-March. (Katie Woo)

Victor Scott II will be the Opening Day center fielder. Matthew Liberatore is the fifth starter. Steven Matz will be in long relief. Cardinals will go a six-man rotation beginning April 16.
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) March 23, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Liberatore’s surprise nod over Steven Matz, who heads to the bullpen, and Michael McGreevy, sent to the minors, sets him as the Cardinals’ fifth starter, eyeing a six-man rotation by April 16. The 25-year-old steps up. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his arm for early value in St. Louis’ 2025 rotation if he performs well.

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